De la Hunty won gold at the 1952 and 1956 Games
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Triple Olympic gold medallist Shirley de la Hunty has died aged 79.
Competing under the name Shirley Strickland, she won seven Olympic athletics medals during her career - more than any other Australian.
She triumphed in the 80-metre hurdles in 1952 and 1956, when she also took gold in the 4x100m relay.
"Shirley was a legend of the track," said Australian Olympic Commitee president John Coates.
"She was one of our greatest-ever Olympians.
"We extend our deepest sympathy to Shirley's family. When she finished running Shirley made a significant contribution to sport as a coach and an administrator."
De la Hunty's achievements still stand as the most successful by an Australian track-and-field athlete in Olympic history.
She is survived by four children and 15 grandchildren.
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