Shirley Hampton
Shirley Hampton married name Shirley Pirie is a former athlete who competed for England.
Early life
Hampton originated from Orpington. Her father was Harold and she attended Woolwich Polytechnic.Athletics career
Hampton finished second behind Sylvia Cheeseman in the 220 yards event at the 1952 WAAA Championships.After finished second behind Ann Johnson in the 220 yards event at the 1952 WAAA Championships, she represented England and won a silver medal in the 4 x 110 yards relay and a bronze medal in the 220 yards at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, Canada.
Other achievements in 1954 included winning a bronze medal at the European Athletics Championships in Bern. In 1955, she finished second and third respectively in the sprints at the 1955 WAAA Championships.
Hampton finished third behind June Paul in the 220 yards event at the 1956 WAAA Championships and then broke the world record with a time of 56.4 when she won the 1958 WAAA Championships.