Women in History · Head-to-head
Dorothy Hodgkin vs Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Yes — based on their recorded years, Dorothy Hodgkin (1910–1994) and Babe Didrikson Zaharias (1911–1956) were alive at the same time for at least part of their lives.
Dorothy Hodgkin
Dorothy Hodgkin was an English chemist who advanced X-ray crystallography techniques to determine the structure of complex biomolecules, becoming the only British woman scientist to win a Nobel Prize.
Key achievements
- Advanced X-ray crystallography techniques for determining biomolecular structures.
- Determined the structure of penicillin and vitamin B12.
- Won the 1964 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
- Remains the only British woman scientist to have won a Nobel Prize.
Fast fact
Hodgkin's work determining the structure of insulin, which she pursued for over three decades, was finally completed in 1969, capping a career that had already earned her the 1964 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Full profile of Dorothy Hodgkin →Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Babe Didrikson Zaharias was an American athlete who excelled across multiple sports, winning Olympic medals in track and field before becoming one of the greatest golfers of her era.
Key achievements
- Won two gold medals and a silver medal in track and field at the 1932 Summer Olympics.
- Transitioned to professional golf, winning 10 LPGA major championships.
- Also competed professionally in basketball and baseball during her athletic career.
- Became one of the founding members of the Ladies Professional Golf Association.
Fast fact
After winning two gold medals and a silver in track and field at the 1932 Olympics, Zaharias switched to professional golf and won 10 LPGA major championships, making her one of the most versatile athletes in sports history.
Full profile of Babe Didrikson Zaharias →Who lived first, Dorothy Hodgkin or Babe Didrikson Zaharias?
Dorothy Hodgkin (1910–1994) lived first, before Babe Didrikson Zaharias (1911–1956), based on their recorded years.
Were Dorothy Hodgkin and Babe Didrikson Zaharias contemporaries?
Yes — based on their recorded years, Dorothy Hodgkin (1910–1994) and Babe Didrikson Zaharias (1911–1956) were alive at the same time for at least part of their lives.
What do Dorothy Hodgkin and Babe Didrikson Zaharias have in common?
Both Dorothy Hodgkin and Babe Didrikson Zaharias are grouped among our Women in History figures and lived during the Modern Era.