Casey Nelson (swimmer)
British swimmer
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Casey Nelson (born c.1947) is a former international swimmer from Scotland who competed at the Commonwealth Games.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (Scottish) |
| Born | c.1947[1] Scotland |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
Event | Backstroke |
| Club | Falkirk Otter SC |
Biography
Nelson was a member of the Falkirk Otter Swimming Club.[2] and in September 1964 broke Jack Wardrop's 100 yards backstroke Scottish record with a time of 57.6sec, which had stood since 1954.[1]
Nelson specialised in the backstroke[3] and by 1965 had established himself as the leading Scottish swimmer in the discipline.[4]
Nelson represented the Scotland team[5] at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica, where he participated in three events. He finished fifth in the 4 x 110 yards medley relay, with Eric Henderson, Gordon Black and Bobby McGregor.[6]
He married fellow swimmer Jill Chapman in 1967.[7]
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