About Verna Johnston
Lived 1930 – 2010 (aged 80). Verna Johnston was an Australian athletics competitor.
Verna Johnston (18 March 1930 – 4 April 2010) was an Australian sprinter and long jumper. She competed in the women's 4 × 100 metres relay and the long jump at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Verna Johnston?
Australian sprinter and long jumper
When was Verna Johnston born?
Verna Johnston was born on 18 March 1930.
When did Verna Johnston die?
Verna Johnston died on 4 April 2010.
What was Verna Johnston's occupation?
Verna Johnston was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Verna Johnston?
Verna Johnston was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Verna Johnston. https://biography.guide/verna-johnston/
MLA: "Verna Johnston." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/verna-johnston/.
Chicago: "Verna Johnston." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/verna-johnston/.
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