About Jessie Cross
Lived 1909 – 1986 (aged 76). Jessie Cross was an American athletics competitor.
Jessie Cross (April 14, 1909 – March 29, 1986) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.
She competed for the United States in the 1928 Summer Olympics held in Amsterdam, Netherlands in the 4 x 100 metres where she won the silver medal with her teammates Mary Washburn, Loretta McNeil and Betty Robinson.
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Who was Jessie Cross?
athletics competitor (1909–1986)
When was Jessie Cross born?
Jessie Cross was born on 14 April 1909 in New York City.
When did Jessie Cross die?
Jessie Cross died on 29 March 1986 in Los Angeles.
What was Jessie Cross's occupation?
Jessie Cross was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Jessie Cross?
Jessie Cross was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jessie Cross. https://biography.guide/jessie-cross/
MLA: "Jessie Cross." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jessie-cross/.
Chicago: "Jessie Cross." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jessie-cross/.
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