John Britton (swimmer) explained
John Britton (1923 – 5 June 2004) was an English-Kenyan paralympic lawn bowl player and swimmer. He competed at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Paralympics.[1] [2]
Life and career
Britton was born in London.[3] [4] He attended the University of London and the University of Uganda.[5] [6]
Britton represented Great Britain at the 1968 Summer Paralympics, competing in lawn bowling and swimming. He won four medals. He also represented Kenya at the 1972 Summer Paralympics, winning a gold medal in the men's 25 m freestyle 2 event in swimming.
Britton died in June 2004.
Notes and References
- Web site: Tel Aviv 1968 Paralympic Games Results. International Paralympic Committee. 1 February 2023.
- Web site: Heidelberg 1972 Paralympic Games Results. International Paralympic Committee. 1 February 2023.
- Web site: John Britton Obituary (2004). Tampa Bay Times. June 8, 2004. February 1, 2023.
- News: Britton takes leave of absence from NIU teaching. The Daily Chronicle. De Kalb, Illinois. November 1, 1981. February 1, 2023. 6. Newspapers.com.
- News: NI University Prof Teaches Handicapped. The Terre Haute Tribune. Terre Haute, Indiana. October 24, 1976. February 1, 2023. 24. Newspapers.com.
- News: John Britton wears his 'handycap' with courage. The Daily Chronicle. De Kalb, Illinois. December 9, 1976. February 1, 2023. 6. Newspapers.com.
