About Florence Barker
Lived 1908 – 1986 (aged 77–78). Florence Barker was a British swimmer.
Florence Barker (23 March 1908 – 1986) was a competitive swimmer who represented Great Britain at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, where she won a silver medal as a member of the second-placed British women's team in the 4×100-metre freestyle relay event. In individual competition, she advanced to the semi-finals of the women's 100-metre freestyle event, finishing ninth overall.
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Who was Florence Barker?
British swimmer, Olympic silver medallist
When was Florence Barker born?
Florence Barker was born on 23 March 1908 in Manchester.
When did Florence Barker die?
Florence Barker died in 1986.
What was Florence Barker's occupation?
Florence Barker was a swimmer.
What nationality was Florence Barker?
Florence Barker was British.
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· DBpedia: Florence Barker (swimmer)
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