Vera Kingston
British swimmer, Olympic athlete, Birtish Empire Games silver medallist
About Vera Kingston
Lived 1917 – 1996 (aged 78–79). Vera Kingston was a British swimmer.
Vera Kingston (4 February 1917 – September 1996), later known by her married name Vera Robinson, was an English competition swimmer of the 1930s who represented Great Britain in the Olympics and swam for England in the British Empire Games.
Biography Kingston was born in Leicester, England and was a member of the United Ladies' Swimming Club of Leicester.
She represented England at the 1934 British Empire Games in London, where she competed in the 200 yards breaststroke and the 3×110 medley relay events, winning a silver medal.
At the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, she was eliminated in the first round of the 200-metre breaststroke event.
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Who was Vera Kingston?
British swimmer, Olympic athlete, Birtish Empire Games silver medallist
When was Vera Kingston born?
Vera Kingston was born on 4 February 1917 in Leicester.
When did Vera Kingston die?
Vera Kingston died in 1996 in Leicester.
What was Vera Kingston's occupation?
Vera Kingston was a swimmer.
What nationality was Vera Kingston?
Vera Kingston was British.
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