mildred ella didrikson zaharias

Thân thiện

Mildred Ella Didrikson Zaharias swings a golf club on a sunny course.

Definition

Proper noun: - Mildred Ella Didrikson Zaharias: The full name of an outstanding American athlete, widely considered one of the greatest female athletes of the 20th century. She achieved excellence in multiple sports, most notably golf and track and field.

Usage

• The name is used to refer to the historical figure and her accomplishments.
  • Mildred Ella Didrikson Zaharias won two gold medals and one silver in track and field at the 1932 Olympics.
  • The biography details the life of Mildred Ella Didrikson Zaharias.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often cited in discussions of athletic versatility, pioneering women in sports, and the history of golf.
  • When discussing multi-sport legends, the career of Mildred Ella Didrikson Zaharias is always a central example.

Variants and Related Words

• Babe Didrikson Zaharias (or simply Babe Zaharias): This is the common, shortened form of her name, derived from her childhood nickname "Babe" (after baseball star Babe Ruth). This variant is more frequently used in general discourse.
  • Babe Zaharias co-founded the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association).

Synonyms

• Babe Didrikson: A common synonym referencing her maiden name and nickname.
• Babe Zaharias: The most frequent synonym used in sports history.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "A Babe Zaharias-type athlete": Used to describe a modern athlete who demonstrates exceptional skill across multiple, diverse sports.
  • Her success in basketball and tennis marks her as a Babe Zaharias-type athlete for the current generation.

Học thuật

Noun

1. outstanding United States athlete (1914-1956)

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• Zaharias
• Babe Zaharias
• Didrikson
• Babe Didrikson
• Mildred Ella Didrikson
• Mildred Ella Didrikson Zaharias