About
American athlete who competed in golf, basketball, and track and field. She won gold medals in the 80 m hurdles and javelin throw in 1932.
Before Fame
She was a great seamstress who sewed her own outfits.
Trivia
Her parents were immigrants from Norway and she won three medals in the 1932 Olympics.
Family Life
She married George Zaharias in December 1938.
Associated With
Her nickname was inspired by Babe Ruth.
