• Entry type: Person
  • Entry ID: AWE2191

Flintoff-King, Debbie

(1960 – )
  • Born 20 April, 1960, Melbourne Victoria Australia
  • Occupation Commonwealth or Empire Games Gold Medalist, Olympian, Track and Field Athlete

Summary

Debbie Flintoff-King was a hard-working, determined athlete who became an Olympic champion in the gruelling 400 meters hurdles event. She won Commonwealth Gold in 1982 and 1986, spent an intense season competing in Europe in 1987, but is best remembered for her last-stride victory in Seoul in 1988.

Events

  • 1988 - 1988

    Athletics – 400m Hurdles

    Gold Medalist at the Seoul Olympic Games
  • 1984 - 1984

    Competed in Los Angeles

  • 1986 - 1986

    Athletics – 400m Hurdles, 400m

    Gold Medalist at Edinburgh Commonwealth Games
  • 1982 - 1982

    Athletics – 400m Hurdles

    Gold Medalist at Brisbane Commonwealth Games

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  • Related Organisations
    • Athletics Australia (1897 - )
  • Related Concepts
    • Olympic Games Gold Medallists (1912 - )
    • Commonwealth or Empire Games Gold Medallists