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Growing up
Lucile grew up in a small town, Estill SC along with three of her siblings. -
Born
Lucile Ellerbe Godbold was born in Marion county, South Carolina. Her parents were William Asa Godbold and Lucile Ellerbe Godbold. -
College/Invitation
Lucille went to Winthrop college in 1922 with a degree in physical education. While attending, she set numerous Winthrop track and field records. At an annual spring track meet, her records got her an invitation to join the national team at the 1922 Paris Olympic Games. -
The Olympics
August 20, 1922 Lucile and the women's US track and field team competed in the Paris Olympic Games. Lucile carried the flag for the team and won first place in the shot put and went home with six medals. The team came in second with 31 points, Lucile scoring ten of them. -
The Ludy Bowl
In 1955, the Ludy Bowl was created by Lucile her self, and held up a new tradition for Columbia College. The girls at Columbia college can participate in a flag football game against each other and see who will be the winner! -
Women Hall of Famer II
In 2005, Lucile was the first women athlete inducted into the SC Athletic Hall of Fame. -
Later Years/Death
Lucile was inducted into the SC Hall of Fame in 1961. She became a tennis instructor after retiring and passed away at 80 years old on April 5th, 1981. -
Historical Marker
June 11, 1982, Lucile earned herself a historical town marker in Estill, SC to remember all of her success. -
Women Hall of Famer II
Lucile was inducted into the actual Mrtyle Beach, SC Hall of Fame.
