Ann Nelson (swimmer)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (Northern Irish) |
| Born | c.1944[1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
Event | Backstroke |
| Club | East End SC, Belfast |
Ann Nelson (c.1944) is a former swimmer from Northern Ireland, who represented Northern Ireland at the British Empire and Commmonwealth Games (now Commonwealth Games).
Biography
Nelson was a member of the East End Swimming Club in Belfast[2] and specialised in the backstroke.[3] She broke the Irish senior and junior 100 metres backstroke record in March 1958[4] and represented Ireland at international level.[1]
She represented the 1958 Northern Irish Team[5] at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales,[6] participating in the 110 yards backstroke event.[7]
In 1961, as a holder of five Irish and Ulster titles and four Irish records, Nelson was named Northern Ireland's swimmer of the year.[8]
References
- ^ a b "Ann Nelson - A Winner For Ireland". Belfast Telegraph. 26 May 1958. p. 10. Retrieved 13 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Why not send some of our Baths Committee to see Cardiff Pool?". Ireland's Saturday Night. 14 June 1958. p. 8. Retrieved 13 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Records expected at championship gala at Bangor". Belfast News-Letter. 4 July 1958. p. 4. Retrieved 13 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Irish times are smashed by 14-year-old". Northern Whig. 24 March 1958. p. 8. Retrieved 13 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Northern Ireland Cardiff 1958". Commonwealth Games Federation. Archived from the original on 18 October 2021. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
- ^ "Seven Ulster swimmers for Empire Games". Northern Whig. 13 June 1958. p. 8. Retrieved 13 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Swimming 110 Yard Backstroke - Women Cardiff 1958". Commonwealth Games Federation. Archived from the original on 3 December 2021. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
- ^ "Swimmer of the Year Trophy Awarded to East End member". Northern Whig. 17 November 1961. p. 9. Retrieved 13 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.