Gloria Wigney

Gloria Janet Wigney (née Cooke on 17 November 1934) is a retired Australian sprinter. Competing in the 80 m hurdles event she placed third at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games and sixth at the 1956 Summer Olympics.[1] In late 1961 she gave birth to a son. At the time she lived in Bantry Bay (New South Wales).[3] She twice represented Australia at the Summer Olympics, competing in 1956 and 1960.[1]

Gloria Wigney
Gloria Wigney at the 1960 Olympics
Personal information
Born17 November 1934 (1934-11-17) (age 88)
Stanmore, New South Wales, Australia
Height165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Weight55 kg (121 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Hurdles, sprint
ClubWestern Suburbs AAC, Sydney
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)80 mH – 10.8 (1960)
100 m – 11.7 (1959)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing  Australia
British Empire and Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place1958 Cardiff80 m hurdles

References
  1. Gloria Cooke-Wigney Archived 5 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine. sports-reference.com
  2. Gloria Wigney (née Cooke). trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. Bid by Games Star. The Sydney Morning Herald (1 April 1962)


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