Zaharias won Olympic gold and set a world record in the women’s 80-meter hurdles at Los Angeles 1932.
On August 5, 1932, Babe Didrikson Zaharias added another gold medal to her collection by winning the women’s 80-meter hurdles at the Los Angeles Olympics, setting a world record time of 11.7 seconds. Her victory in a running event, coupled with her earlier win in the javelin, showcased her unprecedented ability to excel in multiple athletic disciplines. This achievement reinforced her status as an all-around athlete and expanded opportunities for women in athletics at a time when female participation was often limited to a few select events.