About Edna Davey
Lived 1911 – 2000. Edna Davey was an Australian swimmer.
Edna May Davey (24 July 1909 – 2000), later Eaton, and then Hamilton, was an Australian freestyle swimmer. She competed in two events at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Davey set a world record of 15min 46 4-5sec for 1,000 metres at Domain Baths, Sydney in 1929.
In 1930 she married cricketer Ronald Eaton, but was divorced in 1934. She married Harry Hamilton in 1936. Their son, Graham Hamilton competed in the men's 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay at the 1956 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Edna Davey?
Australian swimmer
When was Edna Davey born?
Edna Davey was born in 1911 in London.
When did Edna Davey die?
Edna Davey died in 2000.
What was Edna Davey's occupation?
Edna Davey was a swimmer.
What nationality was Edna Davey?
Edna Davey was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edna Davey. https://biography.guide/edna-davey/
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