Jean Patton facts for kids
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women's athletics | ||
Representing the  United States |
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| Pan American Games | ||
| Gold | 1951 Buenos Aires | 100 m |
| Silver | 1951 Buenos Aires | 200 m |
| Gold | 1951 Buenos Aires | 4 × 100 m relay |
Jean Patton was an amazing American track and field athlete. She was a very fast sprinter. Jean competed in races like the 100-meter dash and the 200-meter dash. She was one of the best sprinters in the United States.
Jean Patton won many important races. She became a national champion three times. She also won several medals at a big international sports event. Jean was a student at Tennessee State College. She competed for her college team.
Jean Patton's Big Wins
Jean Patton was a top athlete in her time. She showed her speed in many races. Her hard work led to many victories.
National Champion Titles
Jean Patton was a champion in the United States. She won the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. This is a very important competition.
- In 1949, she won the 100-meter dash.
- She won the 100-meter dash again in 1950.
- In 1951, she won the 200-meter dash.
Pan American Games Success
Jean Patton also competed for the United States. She went to the Athletics at the 1951 Pan American Games. This event was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She did incredibly well there.
- She won a gold medal in the 200-meter dash.
- She won another gold medal in the 4 × 100 metres relay. This is a team race. Her teammates were Nell Jackson, Dolores Dwyer, and Janet Moreau.
- She also earned a silver medal in the 100-meter dash. She finished just behind Julia Sánchez from Peru.
