| Pat Norton | |
| Fullname: | Patricia Norton |
| Nicknames: | "Pat" |
| Strokes: | Backstroke, freestyle, medley |
| Club: | Bondi Ladies Swim Club |
| Birth Date: | 20 March 1919 |
| Death Place: | Killarney Vale, New South Wales |
| Height: | 1.6m (05.2feet) |
Patricia Norton (20 March 1919 – 2 September 2007), later known by her married name Patricia Down, was an Australian backstroke swimmer. She competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics and was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 100-metre backstroke event.[1] [2] At the 1938 Empire Games she won the gold medal in the 110-yard backstroke competition. She also won a silver medal with the Australian team in the 4×110-yard freestyle relay contest and a bronze medal in the 3×110-yard medley relay event.[3]