Irene Pirie
Canadian swimmer, Olympic athlete, British Empire Games gold medallist
About Irene Pirie
Lived 1914 – 1998 (aged 83–84). Irene Pirie was a Canadian swimmer.
Irene Catherine Pirie-Milton (née Pirie; June 7, 1914 – December 1998), was a Canadian champion swimmer who competed internationally in freestyle events.
At the 1930 British Empire Games in Hamilton, Ontario, she was a member of the Canadian team which won the silver medal in the 4×100-yard freestyle relay event. At the Games she met English swimmer Frederick Milton.
In 1935 Pirie married Frederick Milton, both she and her brother Bob Pirie competed at the 1936 Olympics. At the 1934 British Empire Games in London, she won a gold medal with the Canadian team in the 4×100-yard relay competition. She also won a silver medal in the 100-yard freestyle and a bronze medal in the 440 yard freestyle.
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Who was Irene Pirie?
Canadian swimmer, Olympic athlete, British Empire Games gold medallist (1914-1998)
When was Irene Pirie born?
Irene Pirie was born on 7 June 1914 in Toronto.
When did Irene Pirie die?
Irene Pirie died in 1998 in Cheltenham.
What was Irene Pirie's occupation?
Irene Pirie was a swimmer.
What nationality was Irene Pirie?
Irene Pirie was Canadian.
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