Gwen Leticia Wallace[1] (born 10 August 1935) is a former Australian athletics competitor. During the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, she won a gold medal in the 4 × 110 yards relay, and also competed in the long jump, high jump and 80 metres hurdles events.[2][3][4]

Gwen Wallace
Personal information
Birth nameGwen Leticia Wallace
NationalityAustralian
Born (1935-08-10) 10 August 1935 (age 88)
New South Wales, Australia
Sport
SportTrack and field
Medal record
Representing  Australia
British Empire and
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 1954 Vancouver 4 × 110 yards relay

Born in New South Wales, Wallace was married to Test cricket batsman Norm O'Neill from 1958 until his death in 2008. The couple had three children, including first-class cricketer Mark O'Neill.[5]

References edit

  1. ^ "Wallace, Gwen Leticia (1935–)". Australian Women's Register. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Gwen Wallace". Commonwealth Games Australia. 17 June 2020. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Gwen Wallace (NSW)". Athletics Australia. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  4. ^ "Gwen Wallace". Track and Field Statistics. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  5. ^ "Norm O'Neill". Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. ESPNcricinfo. 2009. Retrieved 30 March 2021.