Daphne Wilkinson

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]

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
1954 Vancouver4×110 yd freestyle

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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