Elspeth Parker
Scottish swimmer
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Elspeth Parker was a Scottish competitive swimmer who specialised in freestyle and represented Scotland at the 1934 British Empire Games (now Commonwealth Games).
| Sport | |
|---|---|
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | freestyle, backstroke |
| Club | Western Baths, Glasgow |
Biography
Parker was a member of the Western Baths in Glasgow[1] and at the Empire Games swimming trials at Port Seton, Parker won the 100 yards freestyle event.[2]
She subsequently represented the Scottish Empire Games team[3] at the 1934 British Empire Games in London, England,[4] participating in the 4 x 100 yards freestyle relay event.[5]
Parker was the 1937 Scottish champion over 200 yards[6] the 150 yards champion and record holder[7] and the 1938 backstroke champion and record holder.[8]
