About Edna Hughes
Lived 1916 – 1990 (aged 74). Edna Hughes was a British swimmer.
Edna Tildesley Hughes (1 August 1916 – 17 November 1990), later known by her married name Edna Redwood, was an English competition swimmer who represented Great Britain in the 1932 Summer Olympics and 1936 Summer Olympics.
Biography She was born in Walsall and died in Ceredigion in Wales.
In the 1932 Olympics she won bronze medal in the 4×100 m freestyle relay event. She was also fourth in her first round heat of 100 m freestyle event and did not advance.
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Who was Edna Hughes?
British swimmer, Olympic bronze medallist (1916-1990)
When was Edna Hughes born?
Edna Hughes was born on 1 August 1916 in Walsall.
When did Edna Hughes die?
Edna Hughes died on 17 November 1990 in Borth.
What was Edna Hughes's occupation?
Edna Hughes was a swimmer.
What nationality was Edna Hughes?
Edna Hughes was British.
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