About Verrall Newman
Lived 1897 – 1987 (aged 90). Verrall Newman was a competitive diver, swimmer and water polo player.
Verrall Newman (21 January 1897 – 7 October 1987) was a British diver. She competed in the women's 10 metre platform event at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
In March 2022 a variety of her sporting medals, still in the possession of her family, were shown on the BBC Television programme Antiques Roadshow.
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Who was Verrall Newman?
British diver and swimmer (1897-1987)
When was Verrall Newman born?
Verrall Newman was born on 21 January 1897 in Hampstead.
When did Verrall Newman die?
Verrall Newman died on 7 October 1987.
What was Verrall Newman's occupation?
Verrall Newman was a competitive diver, swimmer and water polo player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Verrall Newman. https://biography.guide/verrall-newman/
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