Daphne Wilkinson Explained

Daphne Wilkinson
Birth Date:17 April 1932
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Daphne H. Wilkinson (born 17 April 1932) is a retired English freestyle swimmer. Wilkinson competed in the 400 metre event at the 1952 Summer Olympics, but failed to reach the final. She won a bronze medal in the 4×110 yd relay at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games representing England .[1] [2] She won the 1951 ASA National Championship 220 yards freestyle title[3] and three ASA National Championship 440 yards freestyle titles in 1950, 1951 and 1952.[4] [5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Daphne Wilkinson Olympic Results . https://web.archive.org/web/20200418021646/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/wi/daphne-wilkinson-1.html . dead . 18 April 2020 . 1 October 2016.
  2. Web site: 1954 Athletes. Team England.
  3. Web site: "Swimming." Times, 25 Aug. 1951, p. 2. Times Digital Archive.
  4. Web site: "Swimming." Times, 28 July 1950, p. 2. Times Digital Archive.
  5. Web site: "Swimming Championships." Times, 24 Aug. 1951, p. 8. Times Digital Archive.
  6. Web site: "Swimming." Times, 26 Sept. 1952, p. 10. Times Digital Archive.

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