Alan Clarkson (swimmer)
Alan Malcolm Clarkson OBE (1936-2010), was a male swimmer who competed for England.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  England |
| Born | 12 September 1936 |
| Died | 2010 (aged 73) York |
Swimming career
He represented England in the 440 yards freestyle at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales.[1][2]
He was the manager for the 1970, 1974 and 1978 Commonwealth Games teams and in 2004 he was awarded an OBE and received a long service award from the British Olympic Association in 2007.[3]
Personal life
He was educated at Nunthorpe Grammar School and was an accountant by trade. His was married to Pauline Musgrave.[3]
References
- "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
- "1958 Athletes". Team England.
- "Tributes to swimming 'giant' Alan Clarkson". York Press.
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