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Noel Oxenbury

1918 – 2012

Canadian swimmer, Olympic athlete, British Empire Games gold medallist

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Lived 1918 – 2012 (aged 93). Noel Oxenbury was a Canadian swimmer.

Noel Gertrude Morrow (née Oxenbury; December 25, 1918 – January 29, 2012) was a Canadian swimmer who competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin in the 100-metre backstroke event, but was eliminated in the first round. Two years later she competed at the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney and won a gold medal in the 4×110-yard freestyle relay alongside Phyllis Dewar, Dorothy Lyon and Mary Baggaley. She also placed fourth in the 3×110-yard medley relay with Baggaley and Joan Langdon and competed in the 110 yd backstroke. She was born in New Westminster, British Columbia. Since 2004 she has competed in backstroke events at Canadian Masters Championships and won a gold medal in the 100m backstroke event in the 90-94 age classification. On October 4, 2003, she was inducted as a member of the Swim B.C. Hall of Fame.

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Noel Gertrude Oxenbury, Noel Morrow

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Who was Noel Oxenbury?

Canadian swimmer, Olympic athlete, British Empire Games gold medallist (1918-2012)

When was Noel Oxenbury born?

Noel Oxenbury was born on 25 December 1918 in New Westminster.

When did Noel Oxenbury die?

Noel Oxenbury died on 29 January 2012 in White Rock.

What was Noel Oxenbury's occupation?

Noel Oxenbury was a swimmer.

What nationality was Noel Oxenbury?

Noel Oxenbury was Canadian.

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· Wikipedia: Noel Oxenbury

· Wikidata: Q7047151

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