Florence MacDonald

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameFlorence E.•MacDonald (-Campbell)
Used nameFlorence•MacDonald
Born27 October 1909 in Sydney, Nova Scotia (CAN)
Died6 May 2008 in Milton, Massachusetts (USA)
AffiliationsBoston Swimming Association, Boston (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Although born in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Florence MacDonald’s family moved to Boston when she was young, and she eventually competed for the Boston Swimming Association. In 1928, she set an American record in the 800 metres with her time of 2:22.6 at the Olympics, although she had placed only third at the US Olympic Trials in the event. In 1929 she was third in the 220 yards at the AAU Championships, and second in that event at the AAU Indoors.

After marrying Peter Campbell and raising two children, MacDonald-Campbell worked as a nurse at the Boston University School of Medicine for over 25 years.

Personal Best: 800 – 2:22.6 (1928).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Athletics USA Florence MacDonald
800 metres, Women (Olympic) 6