Violet Webb
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Violet Blanche•Webb (-Simpson) |
| Used name | Violet•Webb |
| Born | 3 February 1915 in Willesden, England (GBR) |
| Died | 27 May 1999 in Northwood, England (GBR) |
| Measurements | 173 cm / 60 kg |
| Affiliations | Ladies Polytechnic Club |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Violet Webb went to Los Angeles to compete in the 80 m hurdles, in which she set five British national records during her career. But due to an injury to Ethel Johnson she also ran as a substitute in the 4x100 relay, winning the bronze medal with her teammates Eileen Hiscock, Gwen Porter and Nellie Halstead. Two years later she won a bronze medal for England in the long jump at the 1934 British Empire Games in London and another bronze medal in the 80 metre hurdles at the 1934 Women’s World Games. She worked as a saleswoman. In 1937 she married and finished her athletic career at only 21-years-old.
Personal Best: 80H – 11.7 (1936).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Violet Webb | |||
| 80 metres Hurdles, Women (Olympic) | 5 | |||||
| 4 × 100 metres Relay, Women (Olympic) | Great Britain | 3 | Bronze | |||
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Violet Webb | |||
| 80 metres Hurdles, Women (Olympic) | 5 h1 r2/3 | |||||
| 4 × 100 metres Relay, Women (Olympic) | Great Britain |
Olympic family relations
- Mother of Janet Simpson
- Mother-in-law of Philippe Clerc
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (0–0–1 1934 London ATH bronze: long jump (competed for England))
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Women's World Games (0–0–1 1934 London bronze: 80 m hurdles)