Mildred Fizzell

Mildred Fizzell, born on June twelfth, nineteen fifteen, in Toronto, Ontario, was a remarkable Canadian sprinter known for her prowess in the 100 metres. Competing primarily in the 4 x 100 metres relay, she represented Canada at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, where she and her teammates Lillian Palmer, Mary Frizzell, and Hilda Strike earned a Silver medal. Interestingly, Fizzell is often mistakenly recorded as Mildred Frizzel in various historical documents.

Her journey to the Olympics was marked by her father's dedication, as he drove the team to the Games. The relay team believed they had tied with the United States team, but due to the limitations of the technology at the time, the Americans were awarded the victory. Both teams are noted in record books with identical times, highlighting the competitive spirit of that era.

Famed for her explosive starts, Fizzell was initially set to compete in both the relay and the 100 metre sprint at the 1936 Olympics. Unfortunately, her athletic career was cut short when she suffered a muscle tear shortly after arriving in London for the 1934 British Empire Games, which prevented her from participating. This injury plagued her, ultimately leading to her early retirement from athletics.

After her athletic career, Mildred married Alfred Walker and became a devoted mother to three daughters and a grandmother to ten grandchildren. She spent her later years in Toronto, Ontario, where she passed away, leaving behind a legacy of determination and excellence in Canadian athletics.