Charlotte Radcliffe

British swimmer (1903–1979) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Charlotte Ellen Radcliffe (3 August 1903 – 12 December 1979) was an English competitive swimmer from Liverpool[1] who competed for Great Britain in the 1920 Summer Olympics.[2]

FullnameCharlotte Ellen Radcliffe
NationalteamGreat Britain
Born(1903-08-03)3 August 1903
Died12 December 1979(1979-12-12) (aged 76)
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Charlotte Radcliffe
Personal information
Full nameCharlotte Ellen Radcliffe
National teamGreat Britain
Born(1903-08-03)3 August 1903
Died12 December 1979(1979-12-12) (aged 76)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing Great Britain
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1920 Antwerp4×100 m freestyle relay
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In the 1920 Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium, at age 17,[3] she won a silver medal in the 4×100-metre freestyle relay, in which she swam the third leg of the race. She finished seventh in her first heat of 100-metre freestyle event and did not advance.

She is the grand-aunt of long-distance runner Paula Radcliffe.[4]

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