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John Martin-Dye

1940 – 2022

British swimmer, Olympic athlete, Commonwealth Games bronze medallist

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Lived 1940 – 2022 (aged 82). John Martin-Dye was a British swimmer.

John Martin-Dye (21 May 1940 – 31 December 2022) was a British swimmer.

Early life John Martin-Dye was born on 21 May 1940 in Shepherd's Bush. He was educated at Coverdale Junior School and Sloane Grammar School.

Swimming career Martin-Dye won a silver medal in the 4 × 100 m freestyle relay at the 1962 European Aquatics Championships.

Four years later he won another bronze medal for the England team in the 440 yards freestyle relay, at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica.

He won the 1961 ASA British National Championship 110 yards freestyle title, the 220 yards freestyle title, was three times winner of the 440 Yards freestyle (1960, 1961, 1963) and the 1963 mile champion.

Water polo He started swimming in 1948 at Penguin Swimming Club in Shepherd's Bush. He was not only a swimmer, but also competed for Great Britain in water polo. Around 1966 he moved to Watford where he coaches the local water polo team. His youngest son Graham is also a swimmer and water polo player; he competed in Australia,

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Martin-Dye?

British swimmer, Olympic athlete, Commonwealth Games bronze medallist

When was John Martin-Dye born?

John Martin-Dye was born on 21 May 1940 in Willesden.

When did John Martin-Dye die?

John Martin-Dye died on 31 December 2022.

What was John Martin-Dye's occupation?

John Martin-Dye was a swimmer.

What nationality was John Martin-Dye?

John Martin-Dye was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Martin-Dye

· Wikidata: Q6246925

· DBpedia: John Martin-Dye

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