About Ena Stockley
Lived 1906 – 1989 (aged 82). Ena Stockley was a New Zealand swimmer.
Ena Phyllis Stockley (4 July 1906 – 21 May 1989) was a New Zealand swimmer. She competed in two events at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Stockley was 22 years old when she competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics, she entered the 100 metre freestyle and finished second in her heat, but finished fifth in her semi-final so didn't advance to the final, she fared better in the 100 metre backstroke finishing third in her heat, making her fastest loser, so qualified for the final, where she finished in seventh place.
Stockley was the National 100 yard freestyle Champion from 1925 to 1929 and held the National record time in 1929, she held the 100 yard backstroke record for two years breaking it four times herself between 1927 and 1929.
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Who was Ena Stockley?
New Zealand swimmer
When was Ena Stockley born?
Ena Stockley was born on 4 July 1906 in New Plymouth.
When did Ena Stockley die?
Ena Stockley died on 21 May 1989 in Takapuna.
What was Ena Stockley's occupation?
Ena Stockley was a swimmer.
What nationality was Ena Stockley?
Ena Stockley was New Zealand.
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