Doris Thompson (swimmer)

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]

Doris Thompson
Personal information
Full nameDorothy Mary Thompson
Born(1909-07-07)7 July 1909
Died15 September 1983(1983-09-15) (aged 74)
Sport
SportSwimming

In 1928 Thompson held the world record for 220 yards breaststroke, as well as being Australian champion breaststroker over all distances.[3]

References
  1. Doris Thompson at Olympedia
  2. 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.
  3. "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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