Avis Willington Explained

Avis Willington
Birth Date:	12 August 1956
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Avis Willington (born 12 August 1956) is a British former swimmer.

Early life

She is from Smethwick. She attended Holly Lodge Grammar School (Holly Lodge High School),^[1] taking A levels.^[2]

Career

Willington competed in two events at the 1972 Summer Olympics.^[3]

She also represented England and won a bronze medal in the 4 x 100 metres freestyle relay event, at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand.^{[4] [5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Birmingham Daily Post Tuesday 5 December 1967, page 24
2. Birmingham Mail Wednesday 14 August 1974, page 9
3. Avis Willington Olympic Results . https://web.archive.org/web/20200418041711/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/wi/avis-willington-1.html . dead . 18 April 2020 . 27 November 2016.
4. Web site: 1974 Games. Team England.
5. Web site: Athletes, 1974 England team. Team England.
6. Web site: Athletes and results. Commonwealth Games Federation.