Richard Burrell (swimmer) explained

Richard Burrell
Fullname:	Richard James Burrell
Birth Date:	22 March 1959
Birth Place:	Southampton, England
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Richard James Burrell (born 22 March 1959) is a British swimmer.

Swimming career

Burrell competed in two events at the 1984 Summer Olympics.^[1] 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.^[2] Four years later, he represented England and won two silver medals in the 4 x 100 and 4 x 200 metres freestyle relays, at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.^{[3] [4]} He also won the 1978 ASA National Championship 100 metres freestyle title.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Richard Burrell Olympic Results . https://web.archive.org/web/20200418041342/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/bu/richard-burrell-1.html . dead . 18 April 2020 . 2 March 2017.
2. Web site: 1978 Athletes. Team England.
3. Web site: 1982 Athletes. Team England.
4. Web site: Athletes and results. Commonwealth Games Federation.
5. Web site: Hennessy, John. "Swimming." Times, 30 May 1978, p. 6. Times Digital Archive.