Richard Burrell (swimmer)
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Born | Southampton, England | 22 March 1959
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Richard James Burrell (born 22 March 1959) is a British swimmer.
Swimming career
Burrell competed in two events at the 1984 Summer Olympics.[1] He represented England and won a bronze medal in the 4 x 100 metres freestyle relay, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.[2] Four years later, he represented England and won two silver medals in the 4 x 100 and 4 x 200 metres freestyle relays, at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.[3][4] He also won the 1978 ASA National Championship 100 metres freestyle title.[5]
References
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Richard Burrell Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ^ "1978 Athletes". Team England.
- ^ "1982 Athletes". Team England.
- ^ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
- ^ "Hennessy, John. "Swimming." Times, 30 May 1978, p. 6". Times Digital Archive.
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