About Jean Botham
Lived 1935 – 2021 (aged 86). Jean Botham was a British swimmer.
Jean Annabel Botham (12 February 1935 – 30 June 2021) was a British swimmer who competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Biography At the 1952 Olympic Games in helsinki, Botham swam in 100 metres freestyle and relay event.
She represented the English team at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games held in Vancouver, Canada, where she won the bronze medal in the 4×110 yd freestyle relay event.
She won the 1953 and 1954 ASA National Championship 110 yards freestyle titles and the 1954 ASA National Championship 220 yards freestyle title.
She emigrated to Canada in 1958.
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Who was Jean Botham?
British swimmer
When was Jean Botham born?
Jean Botham was born on 12 February 1935 in West Ham.
When did Jean Botham die?
Jean Botham died on 30 June 2021.
What was Jean Botham's occupation?
Jean Botham was a swimmer.
What nationality was Jean Botham?
Jean Botham was British.
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