Alda Leona Wilson (April 29, 1910 – 1993) was a Canadian sprinter who specialized in the 80 m hurdles. In this event, she finished sixth at the

1932 Summer Olympics The 1932 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the X Olympiad and also known as Los Angeles 1932) were an international multi-sport event held from July 30 to August 14, 1932 in Los Angeles, California, United States. The Games were held duri ...

and fifth at the

1934 British Empire Games The 1934 British Empire Games were the second edition of what is now known as the Commonwealth Games, held in England, from 4–11 August 1934. The host city was London, with the main venue at Wembley Park, although the track cycling events wer ...

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* * *Alda Wilson, my grandmother, died 1993, not 1996. 1910 births 1996 deaths Canadian female hurdlers Olympic track and field athletes for Canada Athletes (track and field) at the 1932 Summer Olympics Commonwealth Games competitors for Canada Athletes (track and field) at the 1934 British Empire Games {{Canada-athletics-bio-stub