About Peter Kendrew
Born 1940. Peter Kendrew is a British swimmer.
Peter Kendrew (born 25 April 1940) is a male English former competition swimmer.
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, where he competed in the 110y freestyle event.
He competed for Great Britain in the Olympics and European championships. Kendrew won a silver medal in the 4×100-metre freestyle relay at the 1962 European Aquatics Championships. at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Western Australia. He competed in the swimming events, winning three bronze medals.
In the 2000s, he was still competing in the masters category.
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Who is Peter Kendrew?
British swimmer, Olympic athlete, Commonwealth Games silver medallist
When was Peter Kendrew born?
Peter Kendrew was born on 25 April 1940 in York.
What is Peter Kendrew's occupation?
Peter Kendrew is a swimmer.
What nationality is Peter Kendrew?
Peter Kendrew is British.
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