Frederick Milton
British swimmer and water polo player
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Frederick George Matt Milton (21 October 1906 – August 1991) was an English water polo player and competitive swimmer who represented Great Britain at the Olympics and England at the British Empire Games during the 1930s.[1]
Pirie and Milton in 1935 | ||||||||||||
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| Full name | Frederick George Matt Milton | |||||||||||
| Born | 21 October 1906 Marylebone, London | |||||||||||
| Died | August 1991 (aged 84) Cirencester, England | |||||||||||
| Sport | ||||||||||||
| Sport | Swimming, water polo | |||||||||||
Event | Freestyle | |||||||||||
Medal record
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Biography
Milton was born in Marylebone, London.[2]
Milton competed for the 1930 English team and won a silver medal in the 4×200 yards freestyle relay event at the 1930 British Empire Games in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. In the 400-yard freestyle he finished fifth.[3] At the Games he met Canadian swimmer Irene Pirie.
In 1935 Milton married Irene Pirie, both she and her brother Bob Pirie competed at the 1936 Olympics. Milton was a five times British champion.[4]
Milton was part of the British water polo team that finished eighth at the 1936 Summer Olympics. He played four matches.[2]
Milton married Irene Pirie; their son Hamilton Milton is a retired British Olympic swimmer.[2]
