NEW DELHI: Google on Friday is celebrating the 77th birthday of Kitty O’Neil, once crowned the “the fastest woman in the world.” Kitty was a legendary American stunt performer, daredevil, and rocket-powered vehicle driver who was deaf since childhood.
Born in 1946, O’Neil was an American stuntwoman and racer who was known for her groundbreaking achievements in a male-dominated industry. She was born deaf, but this did not hold her back from pursuing her passions. Today’s doodle has been illustrated by Washington DC-based, deaf guest artist Meeya Tjiang.
O’Neil began her career as a stuntwoman in the early 1970s, working on films such as “The Blues Brothers,” “Airport 1975,” and “Smokey and the Bandit II.” She was also a stunt double for famous actresses such as Lindsay Wagner and Farrah Fawcett.
In addition to her work in film and television, O’Neil was also an accomplished racer. She set multiple land-speed records, including a women’s land-speed record of 512 miles per hour in 1976, which still stands today. She also worked as a test driver for car manufacturers and as a boat racer.
Throughout her career, O’Neil faced many challenges and setbacks, but she never let them stop her. She was a trailblazer for women in the entertainment and motorsports industries, and her legacy continues to inspire generations of people.
A biopic about O’Neil’s life, titled Silent Victory: The Kitty O’Neil Story, was released in 1979 and recaps the impressive Alvord Desert feat.
Thank you for inspiring us all to race towards our dreams, Kitty!
Born in 1946, O’Neil was an American stuntwoman and racer who was known for her groundbreaking achievements in a male-dominated industry. She was born deaf, but this did not hold her back from pursuing her passions. Today’s doodle has been illustrated by Washington DC-based, deaf guest artist Meeya Tjiang.
O’Neil began her career as a stuntwoman in the early 1970s, working on films such as “The Blues Brothers,” “Airport 1975,” and “Smokey and the Bandit II.” She was also a stunt double for famous actresses such as Lindsay Wagner and Farrah Fawcett.
In addition to her work in film and television, O’Neil was also an accomplished racer. She set multiple land-speed records, including a women’s land-speed record of 512 miles per hour in 1976, which still stands today. She also worked as a test driver for car manufacturers and as a boat racer.
Throughout her career, O’Neil faced many challenges and setbacks, but she never let them stop her. She was a trailblazer for women in the entertainment and motorsports industries, and her legacy continues to inspire generations of people.
A biopic about O’Neil’s life, titled Silent Victory: The Kitty O’Neil Story, was released in 1979 and recaps the impressive Alvord Desert feat.
Thank you for inspiring us all to race towards our dreams, Kitty!