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The image features a bronze statue of Australian athlete Shirley Strickland de la Hunty, depicted in a dynamic mid-stride running pose, seemingly airborne. The statue stands on a tall, polished black granite pedestal. The pedestal's visible text identifies the subject as "SHIRLEY STRICKLAND de la HUNTY AO MBE," with her life years "1925 - 2004." The inscription details her impressive career: "In setting a track and field record that stood for 20 years, Shirley competed at three Olympic Games and won seven medals: 2 Silver and two Bronze at London (1948), 2 Bronze and Gold at Helsinki (1952) and two Gold at Melbourne (1956)." It also notes her "outstanding and caring character" in coaching and official duties. Below this, the "SCULPTOR" is named as "LOUIS LAUMEN," and it states, "A GIFT TO ALL AUSTRALIANS FROM TATTERSALL'S," accompanied by two distinct logos. The scene is an outdoor public space, likely a park in East Melbourne, Australia, under a cloudy sky during the daytime. Green trees and grass form the background. The ground around the statue is a mix of light-colored paving, possibly gravel or decomposed granite, and concrete sections. Several orange plastic safety barriers are visible in the mid-ground, and a small green plant in a planter is in the foreground. The statue captures a moment of athletic power and determination.
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