Jean Coleman (athlete)
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Jean Victory Coleman (9 November 1918 – 13 December 2008) was an Australia
n athlete who competed in the 1938 British Empire Games
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At the 1938 Empire Games she was a member of the Australian team which won the gold medal in the 110-220-110 yards relay event as well as in the 220-110-220-110 yards relay competition. In the 220 yards contest she won the silver medal.
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n athlete who competed in the 1938 British Empire Games
1938 British Empire Games
The 1938 British Empire Games was the third British Empire Games, the Commonwealth Games being the modern-day equivalent. Held in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia from February 5–12, 1938, they were timed to coincide with Sydney's sesqui-centenary...
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At the 1938 Empire Games she was a member of the Australian team which won the gold medal in the 110-220-110 yards relay event as well as in the 220-110-220-110 yards relay competition. In the 220 yards contest she won the silver medal.