Norma Wilson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Norma•Wilson (-Morgan, -Marsh) |
| Used name | Norma•Wilson |
| Born | 11 December 1909 in Gisborne, Gisborne (NZL) |
| Died | 10 July 2000 in Hastings, Hawke's Bay (NZL) |
| Affiliations | Auckland |
| NOC |  New Zealand |
Biography
Norma Wilson was an outstanding sprinter and was dubbed the “New Zealand’s Lady Flier” by the media when she was 18. Wilson represented the Gisborne Amateur Athletics Club. She twice equalled the world record for the 100 yards. However, on both occasions, it was found that the track was 7 inches too short. After winning the NZ Ladies 100 yards Championship in 1927, Wilson was selected to represent New Zealand at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics. In the 100 metres Wilson reached the semi-finals.
After the Olympics Wilson was invited to compete at international events in England where she set a world record in a 120-yard race on a grass track. Back in New Zealand Wilson became the woman’s 100 metres champion in 1928 and 1933. In 1933 Wilson married Olympic boxer Ted Morgan.
Personal Best: 100y – 11.0 (1930).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Athletics | NZL |
Norma Wilson | |||
| 100 metres, Women (Olympic) | 5 h3 r2/3 |
Olympic family relations
- Wife of Ted Morgan