Alda Wilson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameAlda Leona•Wilson (-Truscott)
Used nameAlda•Wilson
Born29 April 1910 in Port Elgin, Ontario (CAN)
Died12 May 1993 (aged 83 years 13 days) in Toronto, Ontario (CAN)
Measurements156 cm / 46 kg
AffiliationsLucky Horseshoe Track Club
NOC Canada

Biography

Canadian track and field athlete Alda Wilson represented the Lucky Horseshoe Track Club where she specialised in the hurdles. Wilson ran in the 80 metres hurdles at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics where she came sixth in the final. Two years later she came fifth in the same event at the 1934 British Empire Games in London, England.

Personal Best: 80H - 12.0 (1932).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Athletics CAN Alda Wilson
80 metres Hurdles, Women (Olympic) 6