Helen Stephens, American Athlete
Helen Herring Stephens (February 3, 1918 - January 17, 1994) was an American athlete. Stephens, nicknamed the Fulton Flash, was a strong athlete in sprint events - she never lost a race in her entire career - and also in weight events such as the shot put and discus throw. She won national titles in both categories. When she was 18, Stephens participated in the 1936 Summer Olympics. She won the 100 meter final, and anchored the American 4 x 100 meter relay team that won the Olympic title. She retired from athletics shortly after the games and played professional baseball and softball. From 1938-1952, she was the first woman to own and manage a semi-professional basketball team. She was employed for many years in the Research Division of the U.S. Aeronautical Chart and Information Service. In 1993, she was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame. She died in 1994 at the age of 75. Harris and Ewing, September 12, 1936
