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Neil McKechnie

1939 – 2006

British swimmer

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About Neil McKechnie

Lived 1939 – 2006 (aged 67). Neil McKechnie was a British swimmer.

Neil John McKechnie (28 April 1939 – 6 June 2006) was a British swimmer. He competed in two events at the 1956 Summer Olympics.

Biography In May 1958 he took part in the Empire Games trials in Blackpool and subsequently represented the English team at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales. He competed in the 110 yards freestyle event and helped England claim the bronze medal in the final of the men's 4 x 110 yards medley relay, with Graham Symonds, Christopher Walkden and Graham Sykes.

He won the 1956 and 1957 ASA National Championship 110 yards freestyle titles, the 1955, 1956 and 1957 ASA National Championship 220 yards freestyle titles and the 1955 and 1956 ASA National Championship 440 yards freestyle titles.

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Important facts

Born
28 April 1939, Wallasey
Birth century
20th century
Died
6 June 2006, England at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
Occupation
Swimmer
Nationality
United Kingdom

People in Neil McKechnie's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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John
1881 – 1963
Latin Catholic priest
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Christopher Walkden
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Graham Sykes
1937 – 2008
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Graham Symonds
1937 – 2006
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Neil McKechnie?

British swimmer (1939-2006)

When was Neil McKechnie born?

Neil McKechnie was born on 28 April 1939 in Wallasey.

When did Neil McKechnie die?

Neil McKechnie died on 6 June 2006 in England at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.

What was Neil McKechnie's occupation?

Neil McKechnie was a swimmer.

What nationality was Neil McKechnie?

Neil McKechnie was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Neil McKechnie

· Wikidata: Q27178672

· DBpedia: Neil McKechnie

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