<p>The Golden girl of Australian athletics was a shy, unassuming teenager from Western Sydney.</p><p>Inspired by her teacher (a former Olympian), Betty Cuthbert discovered running. </p><p>And she had a special talent. Betty would win races at school, in inter club meetings and then nationally. So much so that at age 18 years, Betty was selected to run the 100m &amp; 200m events for Australia in the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games.</p><p>Betty would star in those Games. </p><p>After that there was a period of adversity. But with the support of her strong Christian faith, Betty made a comeback to race in the 1964 Olympic Games at Tokyo. This famous return to the track in the 400m event is legendary in Australian sports history.</p><p>But, Betty's biggest test in life came after she has ceased competing. Betty was diagnosed with MS. She used her profile to raise awareness of the condition and raise funds for research.</p><p>Betty Cuthbert was a super athlete and a wonderful person. She was properly declared "a National Treasure"</p><p>This is part of her story.</p><p>That's stumps. Thank you ball boys, thank you hawk eye</p>