About Shirley Ascott
Lived 1930 – 1995 (aged 65). Shirley Ascott was a British canoeist.
alt=Black and white photo of a woman holding a canoe paddle. Shirley Ascott (10 December 1930 – 29 December 1995) was a British canoe sprinter who competed in the early 1950s. She competed in the K-1 500 m event at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, but was eliminated in the heats.
Biography Ascott was from Hounslow, Middlesex. During the Second World War, she was evacuated, and studied at Fleetwood Grammar School. She worked in an aircraft factory, and started canoeing in 1950. after winning the trial event, she was selected for the Games.
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Who was Shirley Ascott?
British canoeist (1930-1995)
When was Shirley Ascott born?
Shirley Ascott was born on 10 December 1930.
When did Shirley Ascott die?
Shirley Ascott died on 29 December 1995.
What was Shirley Ascott's occupation?
Shirley Ascott was a canoeist.
What nationality was Shirley Ascott?
Shirley Ascott was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shirley Ascott. https://biography.guide/shirley-ascott/
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