Pamela Jiles (athlete)

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Pamela Jiles
Pamela Jiles 1975.jpg
Jiles at the 1975 Pan American Games
Personal information
Full namePamela Theresa Jiles
BornJuly 10, 1955 (1955-07-10) (age 69)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. [1]
Height168 cm (5 ft 6 in) [1]
Weight63 kg (139 lb)
Sport
Sport Athletics
EventSprint
Club Dillard University
New Orleans Super Dames
Louisiana State University
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100 m – 11.31 (1976)
200 m – 22.81 (1975)
400 m – 52.64 (1977) [1] [2]
Medal record
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1976 Montreal 4 × 400 m
Pan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1975 Mexico City 100 m
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1975 Mexico City 4×100 m
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1975 Mexico City 200 m

Pamela Theresa "Pam" Jiles (born July 10, 1955) is a retired American sprinter. She won two gold and two silver medals at the 1975 Pan American and 1976 Olympic Games. [1]

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References

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  2. Pam Jiles. trackfield.brinkster.net