WORLD’S RECORD EQUALLED.
MISS NORMAN’S PERFORMANCE.
Per Press Association. HAMILTON, March 20.
Miss Deeima Norman equalled the world's 100 yards ladies’ record at Morrinsville on Saturday when, in the ladies’ invitation race, she covered the distance in 11 sec. The wind was well within the allowance and it is intended to make application to have the record recognised. In addition Miss Norman covered the 220yds. in 25 3-ssec. There is no New Zealand record for this event, but the standard time is 27sec. It is also intended to have this recognised.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LIX, Issue 92, 20 March 1939, Page 6
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91WORLD’S RECORD EQUALLED. Manawatu Standard, Volume LIX, Issue 92, 20 March 1939, Page 6
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