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Joseph Thewlis
Personal information
Nationality England
Born1943
Tynemouth

Joseph Thewlis (born 1943), is a male former diver who competed for England and South Africa.

Diving career

Thewlis was a National junior champion before representing England in the 3 metres springboard, at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland. [1][2][3]

In 1972 he emigrated to South Africa, where he represented that country in 1975, competing against Rhodesia.[4]

Rhodesian and SA divers: Les Smith, Don Liebermann, Adrienne Wilson, Gina Lawrie SA, David Parrington, Jennie Lundie SA, Joe Thewlis SA, Martin Lundie SA

References

  1. ^ "1970 Athletes". Team England.
  2. ^ "Edinburgh, 1970 Team". Team England.
  3. ^ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  4. ^ "Springbok diver Joe Thewlis". Aquatic sports history of southern Africa.