Birthdate: April 25, 1929
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Dunedin, New Zealand
Died: April 13, 2019
Yvette Williams, a pioneering New Zealand track-and-field athlete, made history by becoming the first woman from her country to win an Olympic gold medal and set a world record in the women’s long jump. Her outstanding accomplishments earned her the title of “Athlete of the Century” by Athletics New Zealand in 1987. Williams’ enduring legacy in athletics serves as an inspiration to athletes worldwide.
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