Doris Thompson (swimmer)
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Personal information | |
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Full name | Dorothy Mary Thompson |
Born | 7 July 1909 |
Died | 15 September 1983 | (aged 74)
Sport | |
Sport | Swimming |
Doris Thompson (7 July 1909 – 15 September 1983) was an Australian swimmer.[1] She competed in the women's 200 metre breaststroke event at the 1928 Summer Olympics.[2]
In 1928 Thompson held the world record for 220 yards breaststroke, as well as being Australian champion breaststroker over all distances.[3]
References
- ^ Doris Thompson at Olympedia
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Doris Thompson Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ^ "Olympic Games". The Argus (Melbourne). No. 25, 439. Victoria, Australia. 22 February 1928. p. 21. Retrieved 1 March 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
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