Shirley Strong

About

Sprinter who won a silver medal in the 100M hurdles at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Before Fame

She began her national career in 1977, and finished second in the 100M hurdles at the UK Athletics Championship and AAA Championship.

Trivia

She won a gold medal in the 100M hurdles at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane.

Family Life

After retiring she raised two daughters in Holmes Chapel, Cheshire.

Associated With

She and Sally Pearson both made their name in the 100M hurdles event.