Blanche Nash
South African swimmer (1902–1964)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Blanche Nash (30 July 1902 – 19 June 1964) was a South African swimmer who was a national record holder in the 50 yards.[1] She competed in the women's 100 metre freestyle and women's 300 metre freestyle events at the 1920 Summer Olympics.[2] She was the first woman to represent South Africa at the Olympics.[3]
Born30 July 1902
Cape Town, Cape Colony
Died19 June 1964 (aged 61)
Cape Town, South Africa
SportSwimming
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 July 1902 Cape Town, Cape Colony |
| Died | 19 June 1964 (aged 61) Cape Town, South Africa |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
