Joan Upton
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Joan Muriel•Upton (-Humphrey) |
| Used name | Joan•Upton |
| Born | 16 December 1922 in Brentford, England (GBR) |
| Died | 18 December 2016 in Angmering, England (GBR) |
| Measurements | 166 cm / 56 kg |
| Affiliations | Spartan Ladies, (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
A civil servant working for the Ministry of Labour and National Service, Joan Upton won the WAAA 400 metres title in 1947, and in 1948 and 1949 was runner-up in the 80 metres hurdles. She was also a member of the Spartan Ladies team that won the 660 yards relay at the 1949 WAAAs in a British National and All-Comers record of 1:15.4. Upton also won the 100 yards at the Civil Service Championships three years running, 1948-50.
Personal Best: 80H – 11.8 (1948).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Joan Upton | |||
| 80 metres Hurdles, Women (Olympic) | 4 h1 r2/3 |