Jean Coleman (athlete)

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.

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
EventSprint
Achievements and titles
Personal best200 m – 24.9 (1940)[3]
Medal record
Representing  Australia
British Empire Games
Gold medal – first place 1938 Sydney 3×110/220 yd
Gold medal – first place 1938 Sydney 4×110/220 yd
Silver medal – second place 1938 Sydney 220 yards

References

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  1. ^ a b 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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