About Carlyle Atkinson
Lived 1892 – 1968 (aged 75). Carlyle Atkinson was a British swimmer.
Carlyle Atkinson (4 December 1892 – 5 August 1968) was an English competitive swimmer who represented Great Britain at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden. Atkinson advanced to the semi-finals of the men's 200-metre breaststroke before being eliminated. He finished ninth overall.
He was born in Darwen, Lancashire, England, and died in Napier, New Zealand.
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Who was Carlyle Atkinson?
British swimmer (1892–1968)
When was Carlyle Atkinson born?
Carlyle Atkinson was born on 4 December 1892 in Darwen.
When did Carlyle Atkinson die?
Carlyle Atkinson died on 5 August 1968 in Napier.
What was Carlyle Atkinson's occupation?
Carlyle Atkinson was a swimmer.
What nationality was Carlyle Atkinson?
Carlyle Atkinson was British.
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