"The Fulton Flash" Helen Stephens, World's Fastest Woman in 1936 | Living St. Louis

The track star known as the Fulton Flash won gold at the 1936 summer Olympics in Berlin. She became a role model and supporter of women’s sports despite questions about her gender and her personal life. Today, Helen holds a place in Missouri's LGBTQ history. This segment was nominated for a 2022 Emmy Award. #emmyawards #nominee #missouri