About David Leigh
Born 1956. David Leigh is a British swimmer.
David William Leigh (born 22 December 1956) is an English former competitive swimmer.
Swimming career Leigh represented Great Britain in the Olympics, FINA world championships and European championships, and England in the Commonwealth Games. He competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada.
Representing England he also competed at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games at Christchurch, New Zealand, where he beat David Wilkie to the gold medal in the 100 metres breaststroke. He also won a silver medal in the 200 metres breaststroke and a bronze medal in the medley relay. At the ASA National British Championships he won the 100 metres breaststroke title in 1975.
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Who is David Leigh?
British swimmer, Olympic athlete, Commonwealth Games gold medallist
When was David Leigh born?
David Leigh was born on 22 December 1956 in United Kingdom.
What is David Leigh's occupation?
David Leigh is a swimmer.
What nationality is David Leigh?
David Leigh is British.
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· DBpedia: David Leigh (swimmer)
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