Helen Johns
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Helen Eileen•Johns (-Carroll) |
| Used name | Helen•Johns |
| Born | 25 September 1914 in East Boston, Massachusetts (USA) |
| Died | 23 July 2014 in Sumter, South Carolina (USA) |
| Affiliations | Brookline Women's Swimming Association |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Helen Johns competed for the Boston Swimming Association and won the 1932 AAU junior indoor 100y freestyle title. Although she did not make the 1932 Olympic team in the individual events, she picked up a gold medal and a share of the world record in the relay. Johns later became a swim coach and special education teacher and, as Mrs. Eugene Carroll, had two children – both girls.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | USA |
Helen Johns | |||
| 4 × 100 metres Freestyle Relay, Women (Olympic) | United States | 1 | Gold |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Set a World Record in Long Course Swimming (4×100 m freestyle relay – 12 August 1932 - 14 April 1934: 4:38.0 (12 August 1932; Los Angeles, USA))