Athletics at the 1934 Women's World Games – 4 × 100 metres relay
The 4 × 100 metres relay at the 1934 Women's World Games was held at the White City Stadium in London, from 9 to 11 August 1934.
| 4 × 100 metres relay at the 1934 Women's World Games | ||||||||||
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| Venue | White City Stadium | |||||||||
| Location | London | |||||||||
| Dates |
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| Winning time | 48.6" | |||||||||
| Medalists | ||||||||||
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In the final, the Zdena Koubková won the event in a new world record of 2 minutes and 12.8 seconds, ahead of Swedish Märtha Wretman and British Gladys Lunn.
Entrants change
Next to the teams listed, an American team was in London for the 100 metres event and 4x 100 metres event consisting of sprinters Radman, Webb, Whorley and William.[1]
The best Dutch sprinter, Tollien Schuurman injured herself after winning her semi-final 60 metres event earlier the day. She was replaced and the Dutch team consisted of the athletes: Cor Aalten, Jo Dalmolen, Agaath Doorgeest and Iet Martin.[2]
Results change
Semi-finals change
The semi-finals took place on 9 August.
The first semi-final was won by the German women. Canada, who had the second time, was disqualified due to a wrongfully exchange.
Semi-final 1 change
| Rank | Nation | Athletes | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Germany |
Käthe Krauß, Margarete Kuhlmann, Marie Dollinger, Selma Grieme | 48.6" | Q |
| 2 |  Japan |
Q | ||
| DQ |  Canada |
Audrey Dearnley | wrongfully exchange |
Semi-final 2 change
| Rank | Nation | Athletes | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  United Kingdom |
Eileen Hiscock, Elsie Maguire | 49.2" | Q |
| 2 |  Netherlands |
Cor Aalten, Jo Dalmolen, Agaath Doorgeest, Iet Martin | Q | |
| ? |
Semi-final 3 change
| Rank | Nation | Athletes | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Austria |
Veronika Kohlbach, Johanna Vancura, Else Spennader, Gerda Gottlieb | 51.6 | Q |
| 2 |  France |
Q | ||
| ? |
The names in italic are highly likely the runners of these nations, as these sprinters are the nations' main 100 metres athletes at the Games.
Final change
The final took place on 12 August 1934.
During the final the British team was leading the race. However the third runner fell down, and so Germany won the race 5 metres ahead of the Netherlands and Austria.[5]
| Rank | Nation | Athletes | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 Germany |
Käthe Krauß, Margarete Kuhlmann, Marie Dollinger, Selma Grieme | 48.6" | |
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Netherlands |
Cor Aalten, Jo Dalmolen, Agaath Doorgeest, Iet Martin | +5 metres | |
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Austria |
Veronika Kohlbach, Johanna Vancura, Else Spennader, Gerda Gottlieb | ||
| 4 | Japan |
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| 5 | France |
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| 6 | United Kingdom |
Eileen Hiscock, Elsie Maguire |
The names in italic are highly likely the runners of these nations, as these sprinters are the nations' main Athletes in the 100 metres event at the Games.
References change
- ↑ "Amerik. dames sprintploeg naar Amsterdam". De courant Het nieuws van den dag (in Dutch). 10 August 1934. Retrieved 27 June 2022 – via Delpher.
- ↑ "Mej. Schuurman scheurt een spier". De Noord-Ooster (in Dutch). 11 August 1934. Retrieved 27 June 2022 – via Delpher.
- ↑ "De werdeldspelen voor vrouwen". Nieuwsblad van het Noorden (in Dutch). 10 August 1934. Retrieved 27 June 2022 – via Delpher.
- ↑ "De wereldspelen voor vrouwen". Rotterdamsch nieuwsblad (in Dutch). 10 August 1934. Retrieved 18 July 2022 – via Delpher.
- ↑ "Nieuwe wereldrecords". De Tijd (in Dutch). 12 August 1934. Retrieved 27 June 2022 – via Delpher.
- ↑ "De wereldspelen voor vrouwen". Nieuwe Apeldoornsche courant (in Dutch). 13 August 1934. Retrieved 18 July 2022 – via Delpher.
- ↑ "Wereldspelen voor dames". Provinciale Drentsche en Asser courant (in Dutch). 13 August 1934. Retrieved 18 July 2022 – via Delpher.
- ↑ "Duitschland wint te Londen". De Telegraaf (in Dutch). 12 August 1934. Retrieved 27 June 2022 – via Delpher.