Stella Walsh romps to victory in a heat of the women's 100 meters, leaving her opponents far behind. The Polish representative was timed in 11.9 seconds for a new women's world record in the feature event of their program. Photograph dated August 2, 1932.
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Los Angeles, Calif.) Olympic Games--(10th :--1932 :--Los Angeles, Calif.) Track and field athletes Runners (Sports) Olympic athletes Women olympic athletes Track and field for women--California--Los Angeles Stadiums--California--Los Angeles Spectators--California--Los Angeles University Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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