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Rayma Wilson
Full name: Rayma Bess Wilson
Gender: Female
Height: 5'7" (169 cm)
Weight: 128 lbs (58 kg)
Born: August 28, 1910 in Portland, Oregon, United States
Died: June 21, 1985 in Orange County, California, United States
Affiliations: Pasadena Athletic and Country Club, Pasadena (USA)
Country: 
United States
Sport: Athletics
Biography
Rayma Wilson competed for the Pasadena Athletic Club and attended UCLA, which did not have women's track & field at the time. In 1928 she was AAU Champion in the 800 metres, which doubled as the Olympic Trials, and set the first recognized American record in the process, 2:30.2. In an obscure event, she also set a world record in the 300 metres in 1928. Personal Bests: 300 – 43.2 (1928); 800 – 2:32.6 (1928). |
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer | 17 | Amsterdam | Athletics | Women's 800 metres | United States | USA | 10 h2 r1/2 |
Women's 800 metres
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer | 17 | Amsterdam | Athletics | United States | Round One | Heat Two | 10 |
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