About Iris Tanner
Lived 1906 – 1971 (aged 64). Iris Tanner was a British swimmer.
Iris Vera Tanner (20 November 1906 – 22 February 1971) was an English swimmer born in Eastbourne, who competed in the 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics. At the 1924 Olympics she won a silver medal in the 4×100 m freestyle relay event and was fifth in the 100 m freestyle event. In the 400 m freestyle competition she was eliminated in the semi-finals. Four years later in Amsterdam she won her second silver medal in the 4×100 m freestyle relay event, was sixth in the 400 m freestyle event and fourth in her heat in the semi-finals of 100 m freestyle event and did not advance.
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Who was Iris Tanner?
British swimmer, Olympic silver medallist (1906–1971)
When was Iris Tanner born?
Iris Tanner was born on 20 November 1906 in Eastbourne.
When did Iris Tanner die?
Iris Tanner died on 22 February 1971 in Alfriston.
What was Iris Tanner's occupation?
Iris Tanner was a swimmer.
What nationality was Iris Tanner?
Iris Tanner was British.
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