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Death of Penny Gillies at age 75,Australian Olympic hurdler

Penny Gillies: key obituary facts

Is Penny Gillies dead? Yes. Penny Gillies died on September 10, 2026, at age 75.

Cause of death: Penny Gillies's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.

What was Penny Gillies known for?

She was an Australian hurdler and sprinter.

More about Penny Gillies

Born: 20 July 1951.

Gender: female.

Occupation: hurdler, sprinter.

Nationality: Australia.

Also known as: Penny McCallum.

Penny Gillies, the Australian Olympic hurdler known on the track as Penelope Elizabeth Gillies, died on September 10, 2026, aged 75.

She competed in the 100 metres hurdles at both the 1972 Summer Olympics and the 1980 Summer Olympics, and won five Australian national championships in the event. Gillies, also known as Penny McCallum, was an Australian hurdler and sprinter.

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