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Jack Wardrop

b. 1932

British swimmer, Olympic athlete, Commonwealth Games silver medallist

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About Jack Wardrop

Born 1932. Jack Wardrop is a British swimmer and musician.

John Caldwell Wardrop (born 26 May 1932) is a male former competitive swimmer who represented Great Britain and Scotland.

Swimming career While Wardrop was competing for Scotland, he won a silver and bronze medal at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver. Wardrop also competed for Great Britain at the 1948 Summer Olympics, 1952 Summer Olympics, and 1956 Summer Olympics.

He represented the Scottish team at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, Canada, where he participated in the 440y freestyle and medley relay events. He won the bronze medal in the medley relay and silver medal in the freestyle.

Swimming at Michigan Wardrop attended the University of Michigan, where he swam for the Michigan Wolverines swimming and diving team in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Big Ten Conference competition from 1953 to 1955. He won NCAA national championships in the 220-yard freestyle in 1954 and 1955. He won the 1952 ASA National Championship 110 yards freestyle title, and the 1950, 1952 and 1954 ASA National Championship 220 yards freestyle titles and the 1950, 1951 and 1952 ASA National Championship 440 yards freestyle titles.

Personal life He is the twin brother of Bert Wardrop

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University of Michigan
Also known as
John Caldwell Wardrop

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jack Wardrop?

British swimmer, Olympic athlete, Commonwealth Games silver medallist

When was Jack Wardrop born?

Jack Wardrop was born on 26 May 1932.

What is Jack Wardrop's occupation?

Jack Wardrop is a swimmer and musician.

What nationality is Jack Wardrop?

Jack Wardrop is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Wardrop

· Wikidata: Q16093173

· DBpedia: Jack Wardrop

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