Jenny Thompson was a Canadian middle-distance runner who made history by competing in the 1928 Summer Olympics, the first Olympics to include women's competitions. She was born on October 15, 1910 in Canada and was one of the first female athletes to compete in the Olympics. Her participation in the Olympics was a major milestone in the history of women's sports.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $13 Million (2024)
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About
Canadian middle-distance Runner who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics, the first Olympics that included women's competitions.
Before Fame
She qualified for the Olympics when she was just 18 years old, and still in high school.
Trivia
She came in fourth place in the 800 meter event at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Family Life
Her great-nephew, Russ Howard, was an Olympic Curler.
Associated With
She competed in her first Olympics in 1928 where skater Sonja Henie won her first Olympic gold medal.