She was the only Australian woman who won five gold medals at the 1938 British Empire Games .
Clara Decima Norman , MBE ( 9 September 1909 -- 29 August 1983 ) was an Australian athlete .
Clara Decima Norman was the only Australian athlete who won five gold medals at the 1938 British Empire Games .
Clara Decima Norman , MBE ( 9 September 1909 -- 29 August 1983 ) was an Australian athlete .