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Richard Burrell (swimmer)

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Richard Burrell
Personal information
Full nameRichard James Burrell
Born (1959-03-22) 22 March 1959 (age 65)
Southampton, England
Sport
SportSwimming
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place 1982 Brisbane 4×100 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1982 Brisbane 4×200 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 1978 Edmonton 4×100 m freestyle

Richard James Burrell (born 22 March 1959) is a British swimmer.

Swimming career

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Burrell competed in two events at the 1984 Summer Olympics.[1] He represented England and won a bronze medal in the 4 x 100 metres freestyle relay, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.[2] Four years later, he represented England and won two silver medals in the 4 x 100 and 4 x 200 metres freestyle relays, at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.[3][4] He also won the 1978 ASA National Championship 100 metres freestyle title.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Richard Burrell Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
  2. ^ "1978 Athletes". Team England.
  3. ^ "1982 Athletes". Team England.
  4. ^ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  5. ^ "Hennessy, John. "Swimming." Times, 30 May 1978, p. 6". Times Digital Archive.
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