Ronald Roberts (swimmer)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 December 1922 Belton, Lincolnshire, England |
| Died | 19 June 2012 (aged 89) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
Ronald Roberts (11 December 1922 – 19 June 2012) was a British swimmer. He competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics and the 1956 Summer Olympics.[1]
He also represented England at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, Canada.[2][3] He won the 1953 and 1955 ASA National Championship 110 yards freestyle titles[4][5] and the 1953 ASA National Championship 220 yards freestyle title.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ronald Roberts Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
- ^ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
- ^ "1954 Athletes". Team England.
- ^ ""Swimming And Diving Championships." Times, 7 Sept. 1953, p. 9". Times Digital Archive.
- ^ ""British Swimming Best Since War." Times, 5 Sept. 1955, p. 13". Times Digital Archive.
- ^ ""Swimming And Diving Championships." Times, 5 Sept. 1953, p. 4". Times Digital Archive.
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