Ida Jones (athlete)

Ida Jones
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Born6 August 1911
Sport
SportAthletics
Event800 metres
ClubLiverpool University AC
Medal record
Women's Athletics
Representing  England
British Empire Games
Silver medal – second place 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]

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.