Helen Johns

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameHelen Eileen•Johns (-Carroll)
Used nameHelen•Johns
Born25 September 1914 in East Boston, Massachusetts (USA)
Died23 July 2014 in Sumter, South Carolina (USA)
AffiliationsBrookline Women's Swimming Association
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Helen Johns competed for the Boston Swimming Association and won the 1932 AAU junior indoor 100y freestyle title. Although she did not make the 1932 Olympic team in the individual events, she picked up a gold medal and a share of the world record in the relay. Johns later became a swim coach and special education teacher and, as Mrs. Eugene Carroll, had two children – both girls.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) USA Helen Johns
4 × 100 metres Freestyle Relay, Women (Olympic) United States 1 Gold

Special Notes