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Albert Dickin

1901 – 1955

British swimmer and diver, Olympic athlete

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Lived 1901 – 1955 (aged 54). Albert Dickin was a British swimmer and competitive diver.

Albert Edward Dickin (11 January 1901 – 5 May 1955) was a British freestyle swimmer and diver who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, 1924 Summer Olympics, and 1928 Summer Olympics.

In 1920, he was eliminated in the first round of the 100-metre freestyle event as well as of the plain high diving competition. Four years later, he finished fifth with the British team in the 4×200-metre freestyle relay. In the 100-metre freestyle event as well as the plain high diving competition, he was eliminated in the first round again. At the 1928 Games, he was a member of the British team that finished sixth in the 4×200-metre freestyle relay.

His brother Jack Dickin also swam the 100-metre freestyle event in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

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Who was Albert Dickin?

British swimmer and diver, Olympic athlete (1901–1955)

When was Albert Dickin born?

Albert Dickin was born on 11 January 1901 in Twickenham.

When did Albert Dickin die?

Albert Dickin died on 5 May 1955 in Birmingham.

What was Albert Dickin's occupation?

Albert Dickin was a swimmer and competitive diver.

What nationality was Albert Dickin?

Albert Dickin was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Albert Dickin

· Wikidata: Q4710033

· DBpedia: Albert Dickin

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