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Margaret Wellington

1926 – 2015

British swimmer, Olympic athlete, British Empire Games silver medallist

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Lived 1926 – 2015 (aged 88). Margaret Wellington was a British swimmer.

Margaret Olive Wellington (23 December 1926 – 10 March 2015) was a British swimmer who competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics.

Biography Wellington won a bronze medal at the 1947 European Aquatics Championships in the 4 × 100 m freestyle relay. She finished fourth in the same event at the 1948 Summer Olympics. the 1949 ASA National Championship 220 yards freestyle title and the 1949 ASA National Championship 440 yards freestyle title.

She represented the English team at the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland, New Zealand, where she won three silver medals, in the 110 yd and 440 yd freestyle and 3×110 yd medley relay, and a bronze in the 4×110 yd freestyle relay.

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Also known as
Margaret Olive Wellington, Margaret Restrick

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Margaret Wellington?

British swimmer, Olympic athlete, British Empire Games silver medallist (1926-2015)

When was Margaret Wellington born?

Margaret Wellington was born on 23 December 1926 in Beckenham.

When did Margaret Wellington die?

Margaret Wellington died on 10 March 2015.

What was Margaret Wellington's occupation?

Margaret Wellington was a swimmer.

What nationality was Margaret Wellington?

Margaret Wellington was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Margaret Wellington

· Wikidata: Q6760010

· DBpedia: Margaret Wellington

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