Daphne Wilkinson
Wilkinson at the 1952 Olympics
Personal information
Born (1932-04-17) 17 April 1932
Sport
SportSwimming
Medal record
Representing  England
British Empire and Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place1954 Vancouver4×110 yd freestyle

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]

References

  1. ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Daphne Wilkinson Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  2. ↑ "1954 Athletes". Team England.
  3. ↑ ""Swimming." Times, 25 Aug. 1951, p. 2". Times Digital Archive.
  4. ↑ ""Swimming." Times, 28 July 1950, p. 2". Times Digital Archive.
  5. ↑ ""Swimming Championships." Times, 24 Aug. 1951, p. 8". Times Digital Archive.
  6. ↑ ""Swimming." Times, 26 Sept. 1952, p. 10". Times Digital Archive.


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