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Gordon Kerr (swimmer)

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Gordon Kerr
Personal information
Full nameGordon Maxfield Kerr
National team Canada
Born(1917-10-04)October 4, 1917
Brantford, Ontario
DiedMarch 31, 2009(2009-03-31) (aged 91)
Lakefield, Ontario
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesBackstroke
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing Canada
British Empire Games
Silver medal – second place 1938 Sydney 110 yd backstroke
Silver medal – second place 1938 Sydney 3×110 yd medley

Gordon Maxfield Kerr (October 4, 1917 – March 31, 2009) was a Canadian backstroke swimmer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. He advanced to the semi-finals of the 100-metre backstroke, but did not qualify for the final. He finished tenth overall.

At the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney, he won the silver medal in the 100-yard backstroke competition. He was also a member of the Canadian team which won the silver medal in the 3×110-yard medley relay.

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References

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  • Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Gordon Kerr". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2012-10-19.
  • Gordon Kerr's obituary

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