Rayma Wilson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Rayma Bess•Wilson |
| Used name | Rayma•Wilson |
| Born | 28 August 1910 in Portland, Oregon (USA) |
| Died | 21 June 1985 (aged 74 years 9 months 24 days) in Orange County, California (USA) |
| Measurements | 169 cm / 58 kg |
| Affiliations | Pasadena Athletic and Country Club, Pasadena (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Rayma Wilson competed for the Pasadena Athletic Club and attended UCLA, which did not have women’s track & field at the time. In 1928 she was AAU Champion in the 800 metres, which doubled as the Olympic Trials, and set the first recognized American record in the process, 2:30.2. In an obscure event, she also set a world record in the 300 metres in 1928. Wilson joined the WAVES (United States Naval Reserve / Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) in 1942 and served until 1945, and then re-enlisted in 1948, eventually serving as a lieutenant commander.
Personal Bests: 300m – 43.2 (1928); 800 – 2:32.6 (1928).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Rayma Wilson | |||
| 800 metres, Women (Olympic) | 10 h2 r1/2 |