Alison Brownless

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NicknameWilma
Height160 cm (5 ft 3 in)
Country Great Britain
Alison Purnell
Personal information
NicknameWilma
BornOxford, Great Britain
Height160 cm (5 ft 3 in)
Sport
Country Great Britain
SportRowing
Retired1996
Medal record
Rowing
Representing  Great Britain
World Championships
Gold medal – first place1993 RaciceLW4-
Silver medal – second place1991 ViennaLW4-
Silver medal – second place1992 MontrealLW4-
Silver medal – second place1994 IndianapolisLW4-
Silver medal – second place1995 TampereLW2-
Silver medal – second place1996 GlasgowLW2-

Alison "Wilma" Purnell née Alison Brownless (born 1962) is a retired British rower who competed at international level events. She was a World champion and five-time silver medalist in the women's lightweight pairs and fours. She was the first British woman to win six Championship medals.[1][2]

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