About Hilda Cameron
Lived 1912 – 2001 (aged 88). Hilda Cameron was a Canadian sprinter.
Competitor for Canada
Hilda May Cameron (later Young, August 14, 1912 – April 24, 2001) was a Canadian athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres. She was born and died in Toronto.
Cameron competed for Canada in the 1936 Summer Olympics held in Berlin, Germany in the 4 x 100 metres where she won the bronze medal with her teammates Dorothy Brookshaw, Mildred Dolson and Aileen Meagher. In the 100 metre event she was eliminated in the first round. At the 1934 British Empire Games she finished fifth in the 220 yards competition.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hilda Cameron?
athletics competitor (1912–2001)
When was Hilda Cameron born?
Hilda Cameron was born on 14 August 1912 in Toronto.
When did Hilda Cameron die?
Hilda Cameron died on 24 April 2001 in Toronto.
What was Hilda Cameron's occupation?
Hilda Cameron was a sprinter.
What nationality was Hilda Cameron?
Hilda Cameron was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hilda Cameron. https://biography.guide/hilda-cameron/
MLA: "Hilda Cameron." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hilda-cameron/.
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