Kevin Burns (swimmer) explained

Kevin Burns
Birth Date:19 September 1955
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Kevin Robert Burns (born 19 September 1955) is a British former swimmer. He competed in two events at the 1976 Summer Olympics,[1] becoming the first black swimmer to represent Great Britain at the Olympic Games.[2] [3]

He represented England and won a bronze medal in the 4 x 100 metres freestyle relay, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.[4] [5] He won the 1976 ASA National Championship 100 metres freestyle title.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Kevin Burns Olympic Results . https://web.archive.org/web/20200418040549/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/bu/kevin-burns-1.html . dead . 18 April 2020 . 4 December 2016.
  2. Web site: Kevin Burns . Olympedia . 8 April 2022.
  3. Web site: Alice Dearing Turns The Spotlight On To The First Black Swimmers To Represent GB At The Olympics . Swimming World Magazine . 8 April 2022.
  4. Web site: 1978 Athletes. Team England.
  5. Web site: Athletes and results. Commonwealth Games Federation.
  6. Web site: "Bewildered teenager's talent is rewarded." Times, 30 Aug. 1976, p. 9. Times Digital Archive.

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