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Stephen Harrison (swimmer)

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Steve Harrison
Personal information
NationalityEnglish
Born1957
Medal record
Swimming
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place 1982 Brisbane medley relay

Stephen Harrison (born 1957), is a male former swimmer who competed for England.

Swimming career

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Harrison represented England in the 100 metres and 200 metres backstroke events, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.[1] Four years later he represented England and won a silver medal in the 4 x 100 metres medley relay, in addition to competing in the backstroke events, at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.[2][3]

He won the 1982 ASA National Championship title in the 100 metres backstroke.[4]

Coaching career

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After retiring from competitive swimming he became a coach for the Romsey and Totton Swimming Club.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "1978 Athletes". Team England.
  2. ^ "1982 Athletes". Team England.
  3. ^ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  4. ^ ""Miss Croft's victory of mixed emotions." Times, 23 Aug. 1982, p. 15". Times Digital Archive.
  5. ^ "SWIMMING - Swimmers say big 'thank you'". Daily Echo.