About John McDowall
Lived 1902 – 1936 (aged 34). John McDowall was a British swimmer.
John McDowall (25 February 1902 – 4 July 1936) was a British swimmer. He competed in the men's 100 metre backstroke event at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Competitions 9 May 1923, Paisley corporation baths, Paisley, Scotland - 100 yards Backstroke setting new record of 1min 57sec. 1923 Blackpool, England - Beat the reigning Amateur Swimming Association 150 yards backstroke champion Austin Rawlinson during the national 220 yards championship meeting. 1924 Olympics, Paris - Competed for UK in Men's 100m Backstroke. Came 5th in Semi-Finals.
Suspension 2 Feb 1929 Suspended for Life from ASA (Scotland) for participating in an unsanctioned gala at Stranraer.
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Who was John McDowall?
British swimmer
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John McDowall was born on 25 February 1902.
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John McDowall died on 4 July 1936.
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John McDowall was a swimmer.
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John McDowall was British.
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