Dorothy Tyler-Odam facts for kids
Dorothy Tyler (born Odam) was a famous British athlete. She was born on March 14, 1920, and passed away on September 25, 2014. Dorothy was best known for her amazing skills in the high jump.
She made history by winning two silver medals at the Summer Olympic Games. Her first silver medal was at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. Her second silver medal was at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. Dorothy was the first British woman to win an Olympic medal in athletics.
Dorothy also won gold medals at two British Empire Games. She won in Sydney, Australia, in 1938. She won again in Auckland, New Zealand, in 1950. In 2012, she was a starting runner at the London Marathon.
Early Life and Awards
Dorothy was born in Stockwell, London. In 2009, when she was 89 years old, she received a special award. She was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). This award is given to people who have made a big difference.
Dorothy Tyler passed away on September 25, 2014, at the age of 94, after being ill for a while.
