About John Britton
Lived 1923 – 2004 (aged 80–81). John Britton was a bowls player.
John Britton (1923 – 5 June 2004) was an English-Kenyan paralympic lawn bowl player and swimmer. He competed at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Paralympics.
Life and career Britton was born in London. He attended the University of London and the University of Uganda.
Britton represented Great Britain at the 1968 Summer Paralympics, competing in lawn bowling and swimming. He won four medals. He also represented Kenya at the 1972 Summer Paralympics, winning a gold medal in the men's 25 m freestyle 2 event in swimming.
Britton died in June 2004.
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Who was John Britton?
English-Kenyan paralympic athlete
When was John Britton born?
John Britton was born in 1923.
When did John Britton die?
John Britton died on 5 June 2004.
What was John Britton's occupation?
John Britton was a bowls player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Britton (swimmer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Britton. https://biography.guide/john-britton-bowls-player/
MLA: "John Britton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-britton-bowls-player/.
Chicago: "John Britton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-britton-bowls-player/.
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