Jean Coleman (athlete)

Jean Coleman
Coleman at the 1938 British Empire Games
Personal information
Born9 November 1918
Boggabri, Australia[1]
Died13 December 2008 (aged 90)[2]
Sport
SportAthletics
Event
Sprint
Achievements and titles
Personal best200 m – 24.9 (1940)[3]
Medal record
Representing  Australia
British Empire Games
Gold medal – first place1938 Sydney3×110/220 yd
Gold medal – first place1938 Sydney4×110/220 yd
Silver medal – second place1938 Sydney220 yards

Jean Victory Coleman[1] (9 November 1918 – 13 December 2008)[4] was an Australian sprinter. At the 1938 British Empire Games she won an individual silver medal in the 220 yards and two gold medals with Australian relay teams.

References

  1. 1 2 Coleman Jean Victory. National Archives of Australia
  2. ↑ Jean COLEMAN (NSW).athhistory.imgstg.com
  3. ↑ Jean Coleman. trackfield.brinkster.net
  4. ↑ Death notice in the Blue Mountains Gazette, 17 December 2008
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