Betty Cuthbert– How Did the Runner Die?
Betty Cuthbert died at age 79, respectable. Check out the death cause, death date, and more facts about the circumstances surrounding runner Betty Cuthbert's death.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Australian runner who won 4 Olympic gold medals, three of them in Melbourne in 1956 and one in Tokyo in 1964.
She was only 18 when she entered the 1956 Summer Olympics.
She set a World Record in the 200 meter event at the 1956 Olympics.
How did Betty Cuthbert die?
Betty Cuthbert's death was caused by multiple sclerosis.
| Cause of death | Multiple Sclerosis |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 79 years |
| Profession | Runner |
| Birthday | April 20, 1938 |
| Death date | August 6, 2017 |
| Place of death | Mandurah, Australia |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
"My parents always encouraged me and I had a good home life. We were always taught to respect things and other people. It's so different today, because children are just not taught the right way."
Betty Cuthbert
"I realised from a very early age that God gave me a gift, and that gift was to run, and I wanted to use it to the best of my ability."
Betty Cuthbert
"My salvation was a free gift. I didn't have to work for it and it's better than any gold medal that I've ever won."
Betty Cuthbert
"Everything I did that required effort, I opened my mouth. Even to catch a ball, I opened my mouth."
Betty Cuthbert
"No way did I ever think I was going to win the 100m."
Betty Cuthbert
