[1] Situated near Clarksville, which is often given as the birthplace.
Husband: Robert Eldridge (m. 1963, div.)
Daughter: Yolanda (b. 1958)
Daughter: Djuanna (b. 1964)
Son: Robert Jr. (b. 1965)
Son: Xurry (b. 1971)
High School: Burt High School, Clarksville, TN
University: BA Education, Tennessee State University (1963)
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Olympic Bronze Medal 1956 relay team
Olympic Gold Medal 1960 three gold medals, 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay
US Olympic Hall of Fame
Associated Press Athlete of the Year (female) 1960
Associated Press Athlete of the Year (female) 1961
Sullivan Award 1961
Risk Factors: Polio