1996, 27.5 Minutes

Australian Biography Series 4

Resilient, determined and naturally talented, Shirley Strickland was one of Australia's greatest athletes, winning seven medals in three successive Olympic games. She continued as an athletics coach for many years. She was also an ardent conservationist, National Trust member and mother of four.

A Film Australia National Interest Program.

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Sharon Connolly

Frank Heimans

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Frank Heimans

Robin Hughes (Interviewer)

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SBS, 9/1/2000

Bill Roycroft, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson