Neil Nicholson (swimmer)

Neil Nicholson
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Born (1945-01-19) 19 January 1945
Gateshead, England
Height175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
Sport
ClubGateshead & Wickham ASC
Medal record
Swimming
Representing  England
British Empire & Commonwealth Games
1962 Perth 440y medley relay
1962 Perth 220y breaststroke

Neil Nicholson (born 19 January 1945) is a British former swimmer who competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics.[1]

Biography

Nicholson represented the England team[2] at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Western Australia.[3] He competed in the 110 and 220 yards breaststroke and medley relay events, winning a silver and a bronze medal.[4][5][6]

At the ASA National British Championships he won the 220 yards breaststroke title in 1963[7] and one year later won the 110 yards breaststroke title.[8]

At the 1964 Olympic Games he participated in two events.[9]

References

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Neil Nicholson Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
  2. ^ "England Perth 1962". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
  3. ^ "The England Team". Birmingham Daily Post. 17 September 1962. p. 25. Retrieved 18 January 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. ^ "Commonwealth Games Medallists - Rowing". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
  5. ^ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  6. ^ "1962 Athletes". Team England.
  7. ^ "From Our Swimming Correspondent. "World's Fastest Can Swim Faster Still." Times, 2 Sept. 1963, p. 3". Times Digital Archive.
  8. ^ "FROM OUR SWIMMING CORRESPONDENT. "Stronger Than Ever." Times, 20 Aug. 1964, p. 4". Times Digital Archive.
  9. ^ "Biographical information". Olympedia. Retrieved 18 January 2026.