Pat Hirst

Pat Hirst (Mary Patricia Hirst) was a British gymnast who competed in the 1948, 1952, and 1956 Summer Olympics and remained the all-time women's British Championships record holder with 8 wins. She was born in Leeds, England, and passed away in January 1996 at the age of 77. While primarily known as an athlete, she is occasionally referenced in contexts related to sports history and gymnastics.