Mildred Wiley
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Mildred Olive•Wiley (-Dee) |
| Used name | Mildred•Wiley |
| Born | 3 December 1901 in Taunton, Massachusetts (USA) |
| Died | 7 February 2000 in Bourne, Massachusetts (USA) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 65 kg |
| Affiliations | Boston Swimming Association, Boston (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
After winning the 1928 Final Trials, the 27-year-old Mildred Wiley of the Boston Swimming Association tied for second at the Olympics, but lost a jump-off – with Carolina Gisolf of Holland. She won the inaugural women’s AAU indoor high jump in 1927 and was again indoor champion in 1928. She later became Mildred Dee, but did not compete again after her marriage. She and her husband had five children, one of whom, Bob Dee, played professional football for eight years with the Boston Patriots of the AFL in the 60s.
Personal Best: HJ – 1.56 (1928).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Mildred Wiley | |||
| High Jump, Women (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze |