King, Joyce (1921–)
King, Joyce (1921–)
Australian runner. Born Sept 1, 1921, in Sydney, NSW, Australia; twin sister of Bruce King (sprint champion).
Won NSW State titles (1943, 1946); won a silver medal for 4 × 100-meter relay at London Olympics (1948); set national records for 100 and 220 yards; also played softball and netball and won a silver medal at state swimming championships.
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