David Lindsay (swimmer)
.jpg) Lindsay in 1928 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 November 1906 Wellington, New Zealand |
| Died | 12 December 1943 (aged 37) Orsogna, Italy |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
David Lindsay (12 November 1906 – 12 December 1943) was a New Zealand swimmer.
Lindsay was born in Wellington in 1906. He moved to Christchurch and was one of two swimmers from that city who competed in swimming (two events) at the 1928 Summer Olympics;[1] the other competitor was Len Moorhouse.[2]
Lindsay later lived in Dannevirke.[3] In 1937, he was best man at Len Moorhouse's wedding to Peg Blunden.[4] He was killed in action during World War II.[5]
References
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "David Lindsay Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 4 December 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
- ^ "Amsterdam?". Auckland Star. Vol. LIX, no. 22. 27 January 1928. p. 5. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ^ "Five O'Clock Party". The Press. Vol. LXXIII, no. 22057. 3 April 1937. p. 2. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
- ^ "Weddings". The Press. Vol. LXXIII, no. 22058. 5 April 1937. p. 2. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 4 December 2016. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
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