About Loretta McNeil
Lived 1907 – 1988 (aged 81). Loretta McNeil was an American athletics competitor.
Loretta T. McNeil (January 10, 1907 – February 24, 1988) 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 meters where she won the silver medal with her teammates Mary Washburn, Jessie Cross and Betty Robinson.
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Who was Loretta McNeil?
athletics competitor (1907–1988)
When was Loretta McNeil born?
Loretta McNeil was born on 10 January 1907 in Brooklyn.
When did Loretta McNeil die?
Loretta McNeil died on 24 February 1988 in San Mateo.
What was Loretta McNeil's occupation?
Loretta McNeil was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Loretta McNeil?
Loretta McNeil was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Loretta McNeil. https://biography.guide/loretta-mcneil/
MLA: "Loretta McNeil." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/loretta-mcneil/.
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