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David Lowe (swimmer)

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David Lowe
Personal information
Born28 February 1960 (1960-02-28) (age 64)
Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe)
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing  Great Britain
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1980 Moscow 4×100 m medley
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place 1982 Brisbane 4×100 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1982 Brisbane 4×200 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1982 Brisbane 4×100 m medley

David Lowe (born 28 February 1960) is a retired butterfly and freestyle swimmer.

Swimming career

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Born in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe),[1] he represented the United Kingdom at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1980. At his Olympic debut in Moscow he won the bronze medal in the men's 4×100-meters medley relay, alongside teammates Gary Abraham, Duncan Goodhew, and Martin Smith, clocking 3:47.71.

He represented England and won three silver medals in the 4 x 100 and 4 x 200 metres freestyle relay and the 4 x 100 metres medley relay, at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.[2][3]

He won the 1984 ASA National Championship 50 metres freestyle title[4] and three titles in the 100 metres freestyle (1982-1984).[5][6] He also won the 1981 100 metres butterfly title.[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ The Glasgow Herald, Apr 9, 1981
  2. ^ "1982 Athletes". Team England.
  3. ^ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  4. ^ ""Swimming." Times, 20 Aug. 1984, p. 17". The Times. Times Digital Archive. 20 August 1984. p. 17.
  5. ^ ""Miss Croft's victory of mixed emotions." Times, 23 Aug. 1982, p. 15". The Times. 23 August 1982. p. 15.
  6. ^ Still, Athole (25 July 1983). "Still, Athole. "Hardcastle on song in medley." Times, 25 July 1983, p. 21". The Times. p. 21.
  7. ^ Still, Athole (10 August 1981). "Still, Athole. "Swimming." Times, 10 Aug. 1981, p. 12". The Times. p. 12.
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