Wendy Burrell
British swimmer
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Wendy Burrell (born 16 May 1952) is a retired British international swimmer who competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 16 May 1952 Carlisle, Cumberland, England |
| Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 54 kg (119 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
Event(s) | Backstroke, medley |
| Club | Carlisle SC |
Biography
Burrell swam for the Carlisle Swimming Club.[2] At the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, she participated in three events; the 100 metres and 200 metres backstroke and the medley relay, where she competed with Margaret Auton, Dorothy Harrison and Alexandra Jackson, finishing sixth.[3]
Burrell represented the England team[4] at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland,[5] where she participated in the three swimming events.[6][7][8]
At the ASA National British Championships she won the 110 yards backstroke title in 1968 and the 200 metres backstroke title twice (1968, 1970).[9][10]
