Jo Mallon
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Adriana Johanna "Jo"•Mallon (-Bal) |
| Used name | Jo•Mallon |
| Born | 23 October 1905 in Gouda, Zuid-Holland (NED) |
| Died | 2 May 1970 (aged 64 years 6 months 10 days) in Schiedam, Zuid-Holland (NED) |
| Affiliations | Olympia, Gouda (NED) |
| NOC |  Netherlands |
Biography
Dutch track and field athlete Jo Mallon specialised in the 800 metres and won three consecutive national titles from 1928 to 1930. Mallon also held the Dutch record in the event from 1928 until 1933. She was selected to run in her favoured event at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, finishing fourth in her heat with only the top three athletes progressing to the final. Mallon was 64-years-old when she died in a car accident in Schiedam in May 1970.
Personal Best: 800 – 2:34.2 (1928).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Athletics | NED |
Jo Mallon | |||
| 800 metres, Women (Olympic) | 4 h1 r1/2 |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (Died in a car accident.)