Jean Wilson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games (non-medal events) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Jean•Wilson |
| Used name | Jean•Wilson |
| Born | 19 July 1910 in Glasgow, Scotland (GBR) |
| Died | 3 September 1933 in Toronto, Ontario (CAN) |
| Affiliations | Old Orchard Speed Skating Club, Toronto (CAN) |
| NOC |  Canada |
Biography
Jean Wilson, born in Scotland, had a very short skating career, as she died of a muscular disease in 1933, aged only 23. In 1931, she was North American indoor champion. In 1932, she took part in the demonstration speed skating events held at the Lake Placid Winter Olympics, winning the 500 metres in 58.0 seconds, faster than the official World Record. Her time would not be recognized, because the events were held in the North American packstyle format. Wilson also placed second in the 1,500 m event, close behind Kit Klein.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Winter Olympics | Speed Skating (Skating) | CAN |
Jean Wilson | |||
| 500 metres, Women (Olympic (non-medal)) | 1 | |||||
| 1,000 metres, Women (Olympic (non-medal)) | 6 | |||||
| 1,500 metres, Women (Olympic (non-medal)) | 2 |