Ida Jones (athlete)

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Ida Jones
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Born6 August 1911
Sport
Sport Athletics
Event800 metres
ClubLiverpool University AC
Medal record
Women's Athletics
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
British Empire Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1934 London 880 yards

Ida Jones (born 6 August 1911, date of death unknown) was an English athlete who competed in the 1934 British Empire Games. [1]

Biography

Jones finished second behind Gladys Lunn in the 800 metres event at the 1934 WAAA Championships. [2] [3] [4]

Jones represented England at the 1934 Empire Games, where she won the silver medal in the 880 yards event. [5]

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References

  1. "Profile". TOPS in athletics. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  2. "Women's A.A.A. Titles" . Weekly Dispatch (London). 1 July 1934. Retrieved 24 January 2025 via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
  4. "AAA Championships (women)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
  5. "London 1934 Team". Team England. Retrieved 24 January 2025.