Elizabeth Robinson Schwartz Quotes

United States, Athlete
August 23, 1911 – May, 18, 1999.

Elizabeth "Betty" Robinson (August 23, 1911 – May 18, 1999), later Elizabeth R. Schwartz was an American athlete and winner of the first Olympic 100 m for women.

I was running to catch a train when one of my teachers saw me. He thought I was fast, time me, and later gave me my first instructions in sprinting. I happened to be at the right place at the right time.

Elizabeth Robinson Schwartz
I can remember standing in the middle of the field after the race and seeing the American flag raised and hearing 'The Star Spangled Banner' and all the people singing it. Then I walked off the field and just kind of enjoyed the feeling.

Elizabeth Robinson Schwartz
- Remember
- Singing
- Race