About Christopher Walkden
Lived 1938 – 2011 (aged 73). Christopher Walkden was a British swimmer.
Christopher Charles Walkden (18 April 1938 – 28 July 2011) was a British swimmer. He competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics and the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Biography At the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, Walken participated in the 200 metres breaststroke event.
In May 1958 he took part in the Empire Games trials in Blackpool and subsequently represented the English team at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales. He competed in the 220 yards breaststroke event and helped England claim the bronze medal in the final of the men's 4 x 110 yards medley relay, with Graham Symonds, Neil McKechnie and Graham Sykes.
At the ASA National British Championships he won the 220 yards breaststroke title in 1955, 1956 and 1958.
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Who was Christopher Walkden?
British swimmer
When was Christopher Walkden born?
Christopher Walkden was born on 18 April 1938 in Edinburgh.
When did Christopher Walkden die?
Christopher Walkden died on 28 July 2011.
What was Christopher Walkden's occupation?
Christopher Walkden was a swimmer.
What nationality was Christopher Walkden?
Christopher Walkden was British.
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