Arthur Watts
British swimmer, Olympic athlete, British Empire Games silver medallist
About Arthur Watts
Lived 1911 – 1962 (aged 50–51). Arthur Watts was a British swimmer.
Arthur Greville Watts (1911–1962) was an English freestyle swimmer who competed for Great Britain at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Biography Watts was born West Ham, London and in 2023 was the Southern Area junior champion over 100 yards. He swam for the East Ham Amateur Swimming Club.
In 1928 he was eliminated in the first round of the 400 metre freestyle event.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Arthur Watts?
British swimmer, Olympic athlete, British Empire Games silver medallist
When was Arthur Watts born?
Arthur Watts was born in 1911 in West Ham.
When did Arthur Watts die?
Arthur Watts died in 1962 in Bideford.
What was Arthur Watts's occupation?
Arthur Watts was a swimmer.
What nationality was Arthur Watts?
Arthur Watts was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Arthur Watts (swimmer)
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