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 a very fast American runner born in 1932. She was a top track and field athlete, specializing in short races called sprints. Jean competed in the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes.
She was a three-time national champion in the United States. This means she won the top prize at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. She won the 100-meter race in 1949 and 1950. In 1951, she won the 200-meter race.
Jean Patton also competed for the United States in a big international event. This was the 1951 Pan American Games. She won two gold medals there. One gold was for the 200-meter race. The other was for the 4 × 100 metres relay race. She ran with Nell Jackson, Dolores Dwyer, and Janet Moreau in the relay. Jean also won a silver medal in the 100-meter race.
Jean Patton went to Tennessee State College. She was a star athlete for her college team.
Winning National Titles
Jean Patton won several important races in the United States. These wins are called "national titles." They show she was one of the best runners in the country.
- USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
- 100 m: 1949, 1950
- 200 m: 1951
See also
- List of 100 metres national champions (women)
