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Norman Brooks

1910 – 1953

British swimmer, Olympic athlete, British Empire Games silver medallist

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About Norman Brooks

Lived 1910 – 1953 (aged 43). Norman Brooks was a British swimmer.

Norman Standish Brooks (11 March 1910 – 23 September 1953) was an English competition swimmer who represented Great Britain in the Olympics and England in the British Empire Games during the late 1920s and early 1930s. He competed in freestyle swimming events.

Biography Brooks was born in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, England.

At the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands, he competed in the qualifying heats of the men's 100-metre freestyle. His time was the 17th best overall; he did not advance to the semi-finals.

Two years later he won the silver medal in 100-yards freestyle competition at the inaugural 1930 British Empire Games in Hamilton, Ontario. He won a second silver medal as a member of the English men's team in the 4×200-yard freestyle relay.

He died in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England aged 43.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Norman Brooks?

British swimmer, Olympic athlete, British Empire Games silver medallist

When was Norman Brooks born?

Norman Brooks was born on 11 March 1910 in Ashton-under-Lyne.

When did Norman Brooks die?

Norman Brooks died on 23 September 1953 in Oldham.

What was Norman Brooks's occupation?

Norman Brooks was a swimmer.

What nationality was Norman Brooks?

Norman Brooks was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Norman Brooks

· Wikidata: Q7052006

· DBpedia: Norman Brooks (swimmer)

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