Jeanette Dolson
Mildred Jeannette Dolson (later Cavill, August 13, 1918 – July 17, 2004) was a Canadian athlete who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women's athletics | ||
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| Olympic Games | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 1936 Berlin | 4×100 m relay |
| British Empire Games | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 1938 Sydney | 3×110/220 yd |
| 1938 Sydney | 100 yards |
| 1938 Sydney | 4×110/220 yd |
She was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and died in North Palm Beach, Florida, United States.
In 1936 she won the bronze medal in the 4×100 metres relay event with her team mates Dorothy Brookshaw, Hilda Cameron and Aileen Meagher. In the 100 metre competition she was eliminated in the semi-finals.
At the 1938 Empire Games she was a member of the Canadian team which won the silver medal in the 110-220-110 yards relay contest and the bronze medal in the 220-110-220-110 yards relay event. She also won the bronze medal in the 100 yards competition and in the 220 yards contest she was eliminated in the semi-finals.
In 1939 Jeanette was awarded the Velma Springstead Trophy (Canada's Outstanding Female Athlete) for Track and Field.
External links
- Jeanette Dolson at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
- Mildred Jeanette Dolson Cavill at the International Olympic Committee