About Clarrie Heard
Lived 1906 – 1990 (aged 83). Clarrie Heard was a New Zealand swimmer.
Ernest Clarence Trevail "Clarrie" Heard (8 June 1906 – 27 May 1990) was a New Zealand swimmer, who competed in the 200 m breaststroke at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. Heard was eliminated in the heats with a time of 3:09.0. His best time before the Olympics was 3:02.2 which was the same as the fourth-placed finisher in the final. Along with fellow swimmer Gwitha Shand, Heard caught a cold before the Games and was not at his best.
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Who was Clarrie Heard?
New Zealand swimmer (1906-1990)
When was Clarrie Heard born?
Clarrie Heard was born on 8 June 1906 in Christchurch.
When did Clarrie Heard die?
Clarrie Heard died on 27 May 1990.
What was Clarrie Heard's occupation?
Clarrie Heard was a swimmer.
What nationality was Clarrie Heard?
Clarrie Heard was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Clarrie Heard. https://biography.guide/clarrie-heard/
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