About Pat Norton
Lived 1919 – 2007 (aged 88). Pat Norton was an Australian swimmer.
Patricia Norton (20 March 1919 – 2 September 2007), later known by her married name Patricia Down, was an Australian backstroke swimmer. She competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics and was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 100-metre backstroke event. At the 1938 Empire Games she won the gold medal in the 110-yard backstroke competition. She also won a silver medal with the Australian team in the 4×110-yard freestyle relay contest and a bronze medal in the 3×110-yard medley relay event.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pat Norton?
Australian swimmer, Olympic athlete, Empire Games gold medallist (1919-2007)
When was Pat Norton born?
Pat Norton was born on 20 March 1919.
When did Pat Norton die?
Pat Norton died on 2 September 2007 in Killarney Vale.
What was Pat Norton's occupation?
Pat Norton was a swimmer.
What nationality was Pat Norton?
Pat Norton was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pat Norton. https://biography.guide/pat-norton/
MLA: "Pat Norton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pat-norton/.
Chicago: "Pat Norton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pat-norton/.
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