1928 Olympics
Many articles have been written about Betty's Olympic achievement. Below are a few articles written about her 1928 Olympic experience.
Betty Robinson Was United
States' First Girl Olympic Champ
Calumet Index (no date)
Betty Robinson Homecoming Celebration - August 28, 1928
Betty Goes To Harvey For New Honors
She Won 1st Gold For U.S. Women - Chicago Tribune, Sunday Jan. 27, 1980
Riverdale Girl 1st With Gold - The Times, Monday, July 30, 1984
A Little Running Goes A Long
Way For Calumet Region Teenager
Chicago Sun Times, May 10, 1992
Riverdale Teenager Set The Pace - Chicago Tribune, Sunday, December 18, 1994
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