Nancy Fogarty

Nancy Anne Atterton (née Fogarty;[1] born 17 May 1934) is a former Australian sprinter. During the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, she won a gold medal in the 4 × 110 yards relay, and also competed in the 100 yards and 220 yards events.[2][3][4]

Nancy Fogarty
Personal information
Birth nameNancy Anne Fogarty
Full nameNancy Anne Atterton
NationalityAustralian
Born (1934-05-17) 17 May 1934
New South Wales, Australia
Sport
SportTrack and field
Medal record
Representing  Australia
British Empire and
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 1954 Vancouver 4 × 110 yards relay

Fogarty was born in New South Wales. After retiring from competing, she became involved in coaching sprinters such as Miles Murphy and Josh Clarke.[5][6]

References
  1. "Fogarty, Nancy Anne". Australian Women's Register. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  2. "Nancy Fogarty". Commonwealth Games Australia. 17 June 2020. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  3. "Nancy Fogarty (NSW)". Athletics Australia. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  4. "Nancy Fogarty". Track and Field Statistics. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  5. "Australian Spark ready for the World Juniors". Athletics NSW. 22 July 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  6. Gleeson, Michael (12 February 2016). "Josh Clarke and Nancy Atterton, a story of speed for the generations". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 30 March 2021.


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