About John Taylor
Lived 1904 – 1980 (aged 76). John Taylor was a British swimmer.
John Philip Taylor (7 April 1904 – 20 October 1980) was a British freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. He was born in Ormskirk, Lancashire. In 1924 he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 1500 metre freestyle event.
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Who was John Taylor?
British swimmer
When was John Taylor born?
John Taylor was born on 6 April 1904 in Ormskirk.
When did John Taylor die?
John Taylor died on 20 October 1980.
What was John Taylor's occupation?
John Taylor was a swimmer.
What nationality was John Taylor?
John Taylor was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Taylor (swimmer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Taylor. https://biography.guide/john-taylor-swimmer/
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