Ann Johnson (athlete)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Ann Elaine Johnson |
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 28 September 1933 Elham, Kent, England |
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 64 kg (141 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sprinting |
| Event | 200 metres |
Ann Elaine Johnson (born 28 September 1933) is a British sprinter. She competed in the women's 200 metres at the 1952 Summer Olympics.[1] She also represented England in the 220 yards and long jump at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, Canada.[2][3]
Early life
[edit]She grew up in Hythe, Kent. Her father Joe was a sprinter.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ann Johnson". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
- ^ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.[dead link]
- ^ "1954 Athletes". Team England.
- ^ Kentish Express Friday 2 October 1953, page 7
External links
[edit]- Ann Johnson at World Athletics
- Ann Johnson at Team GB
- Ann Johnson at Olympics.com
- Ann Johnson at Olympedia
- Ann Johnson at the Commonwealth Games Federation (archived)
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