Margaret Jeffrey
British swimmer, Olympic athlete, British Empire Games silver medallist
About Margaret Jeffrey
Lived 1920 – 2004 (aged 84). Margaret Jeffrey was a British swimmer.
Margaret Kathleen Jeffery (23 January 1920 – 12 September 2004) was an English freestyle swimmer of the 1930s, who represented Great Britain in the Olympics and competed for England in the British Empire Games.
Biography At the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, she was a member of the British women's that came sixth in the 4×100-metre freestyle relay. In the 400-metre freestyle she was eliminated in the semi-finals.
At the 1938 Empire Games in Sydney, Australia, she won the silver medal in the 440 yd freestyle contest.
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Who was Margaret Jeffrey?
British swimmer, Olympic athlete, British Empire Games silver medallist (1920-2004)
When was Margaret Jeffrey born?
Margaret Jeffrey was born on 23 January 1920 in Bromley.
When did Margaret Jeffrey die?
Margaret Jeffrey died on 12 September 2004 in King's Lynn.
What was Margaret Jeffrey's occupation?
Margaret Jeffrey was a swimmer.
What nationality was Margaret Jeffrey?
Margaret Jeffrey was British.
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