Helen Johns
American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, former world record-holder (1914-2014)
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Summary
Helen Johns was born on September 25, 1914[1], in Boston[2]. She died on July 23, 2014[3], in Sumter[4]. She worked as a swimmer[5]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: East Boston[7]
- Place of burial: Saint Lawrence Cemetery[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Educated at: Pembroke College in Brown University[10]
- Award received: Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame Women inductee[11]
- Sex or gender: female[12]
- Sport: competitive swimming[13]
- Family name: Johns[14]
- Given name: Helen[15]
- Participant in: 1932 Summer Olympics[16], swimming at the 1932 Summer Olympics – women's 4 × 100 metre freestyle relay[17]
- Birth name: Helen Eileen Johns[18]
- Country for sport: United States[19]
Why It Matters
Helen Johns has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] She is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]
FAQs
Where was Helen Johns born?
Helen Johns's place of birth was Boston[2].
Where did Helen Johns die?
Helen Johns died in Sumter[4].
What did Helen Johns do for work?
Helen Johns worked as a swimmer[5].
Where did Helen Johns go to school?
Helen Johns was educated at Pembroke College in Brown University[10].
What awards did Helen Johns receive?
Honors received include Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame Women inductee[11].