Isabelle Daniels facts for kids
Daniels (left) vs. Giuseppina Leone at the 1956 Olympics
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| Full name | Isabelle Frances Daniels | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | July 31, 1937 Jakin, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Died | September 8, 2017 (aged 80) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alma mater | Tennessee State University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 166 cm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 61 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Sprint | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | TSU Tigers, Nashville | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 100 m – 11.6 (1956) 200 – 23.6 (1959) |
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Isabelle Frances Daniels (later known as Holston) was an amazing American sprinter. She was born on July 31, 1937, and passed away on September 8, 2017. Isabelle was known for her incredible speed on the track.
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Isabelle Daniels: A Sprinting Star
Isabelle Daniels was a talented athlete who made a big name for herself in the world of track and field. She competed in sprint events, which are short, fast races. Her dedication and hard work led her to win several medals in major international competitions.
College and Early Achievements
Isabelle went to Tennessee State University. While there, she was a key member of their relay team. This team won championships for five years in a row! She was part of the AAU, which is a sports organization that promotes amateur sports.
In 1955, Isabelle competed in the Pan American Games held in Mexico City. She won a silver medal in the 60-meter race. She also helped her team win a gold medal in the relay event.
Olympic Dream Comes True
Isabelle Daniels represented the United States at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. This was a huge moment for her! She competed in the 4×100 meters relay race.
Her teammates were Mae Faggs, Margaret Matthews, and Wilma Rudolph. Together, they ran an incredible race. They won the bronze medal, and all three top teams in that race actually broke the existing world record! Isabelle also competed in the 100-meter individual race. She was initially thought to be third, but after looking at photos, she was placed fourth.
Life After Running
After her amazing sprinting career, Isabelle Daniels continued to inspire others. In 1958, she went on a special trip to the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. This was a goodwill tour, helping to build friendly relationships through sports.
Isabelle spent many years working as a physical education teacher and coach in Georgia. She was a fantastic coach and received many awards for her work. In 1990, she was named the National Coach of the Year!
She was honored in many ways for her contributions to sports. In 1987, she was added to the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. In 1992, she was recognized as an All-State Role Model. A documentary about her life was even shown during a high school basketball game. She was also listed on a "Coaches Care Honor Roll" in 1992. In 2006, she was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Bob Hayes Invitational Track Meet in Jacksonville, Florida.
Isabelle Daniels was married to Rev. Sidney R. Holston, and they had four children. She passed away in 2017 at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy of athletic excellence and dedication to coaching.
See also
In Spanish: Isabelle Daniels para niños
