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Joanne Atkinson

b. 1959

British swimmer

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About Joanne Atkinson

Born 1959. Joanne Atkinson is a British swimmer.

Joanne Louise Atkinson (born 4 March 1959), also known by her married name Joanne Palmer, is an English former competitive swimmer.

Swimming career Atkinson represented Great Britain at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, where she competed in the preliminary heats of the women's 100- and 200-metre butterfly events.

Atkinson was born in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, England, and she attended Millfield School in Somerset. At Millfield, Atkinson was trained by swimming coach Paddy Garratt.

As a 15-year-old, she represented England at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand, where she reached the finals of the women's 100-metre butterfly and 4×100-metre medley relay events. At the ASA National British Championships she won the 100 metres butterfly title in 1973 and 1975 and the 200 metres butterfly title in 1975.

After Millfield, Atkinson attended the University of Miami in Miami, Florida, where she competed for the Miami Hurricanes swimming and diving team in 1977 and 1978, and received All-American honours both years. She later completed a PGCE at Durham University.

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University of Miami, Millfield
Also known as
Joanne Louise Atkinson, Joanne Palmer

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People whose lives overlapped Joanne Atkinson's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Joanne Atkinson?

British swimmer

When was Joanne Atkinson born?

Joanne Atkinson was born on 4 March 1959 in Chipping Campden.

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Joanne Atkinson is a swimmer.

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Joanne Atkinson is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joanne Atkinson

· Wikidata: Q6206055

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