About Dorothy Prior
Lived 1901 – 1997 (aged 95–96). Dorothy Prior was a Canadian swimmer.
Dorothy Prior, later Shute, (13 October 1911 – 14 June 1997) was a Canadian breaststroke swimmer. She competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics and the 1932 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dorothy Prior?
Canadian swimmer
When was Dorothy Prior born?
Dorothy Prior was born in 1901 in Hastings.
When did Dorothy Prior die?
Dorothy Prior died on 14 June 1997 in Surrey, British Columbia.
What was Dorothy Prior's occupation?
Dorothy Prior was a swimmer.
What nationality was Dorothy Prior?
Dorothy Prior was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dorothy Prior. https://biography.guide/dorothy-prior/
MLA: "Dorothy Prior." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dorothy-prior/.
Chicago: "Dorothy Prior." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dorothy-prior/.
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