Clement Wilson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameClement Pierce•Wilson
Used nameClement•Wilson
Born1 February 1891 in Belle Plaine, Iowa (USA)
Died7 April 1983 in Bradenton, Florida (USA)
Measurements178 cm / 64 kg
AffiliationsCoe College, Cedar Rapids (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

At the 1912 Central Olympic Trials, Clement Wilson of Coe College won the 100 and went unplaced in the final of the 200. This was sufficient for the selectors to place him on the Olympic Team. After graduating from Coe, Wilson settled in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he became President of Thomas Manufacturing. He later retired to Bradenton, Iowa, where Wilson died at age 92.

Personal Bests: 100 – 10.8 (1912); 200 – 21.9 (1912).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Athletics USA Clement Wilson
100 metres, Men (Olympic) AC h5 r2/3
200 metres, Men (Olympic) 2 h2 r2/3
4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) United States AC h1 r2/3