Bill Puddy
Canadian swimmer, Olympic athlete, British Empire Games gold medallist
About Bill Puddy
Lived 1916 – 1999 (aged 82). Bill Puddy was a Canadian swimmer.
Albert William Puddy (December 19, 1916 – June 23, 1999) was a competition swimmer who represented Canada in international swimming events during the 1930s. At the 1934 British Empire Games in London, he won a gold medal as a member of the first-place Canadian team in the 3x110-yard medley relay, and a bronze medal in the 200-yard breaststroke. He also swam in the 200-metre breaststroke at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, but did not advance beyond the first round.
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Who was Bill Puddy?
Canadian swimmer, Olympic athlete, British Empire Games gold medallist
When was Bill Puddy born?
Bill Puddy was born on 19 December 1916 in Toronto.
When did Bill Puddy die?
Bill Puddy died on 23 June 1999 in Toronto.
What was Bill Puddy's occupation?
Bill Puddy was a swimmer.
What nationality was Bill Puddy?
Bill Puddy was Canadian.
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