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Diana Ashton

Diane Elizabeth Ashton (born 26 September 1955) is a British former swimmer. Ashton competed in two events at the 1972 Summer Olympics.[1] At the ASA National British Championships she won the 100 metres backstroke title in 1971 and the 200 metres backstroke title in 1972.[2][3]

Diane Ashton
Personal information
Born (1955-09-26) 26 September 1955 (age 68)
Sport
SportSwimming
ClubWythenshawe Swimming Club

Early life edit

She trained at the South Manchester Swimming Club.[4] When attending the 1972 Olympics, she was the fastest in UK at 200m.

She attended Levenshulme High School.[5]

References edit

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. . Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  2. ^ "Fox, Norman. "Swimming." Times, 9 Aug. 1971, p. 9". Times Digital Archive.
  3. ^ "Fox, Norman. "ASA seek to add 13 to team for Munich." Times, 17 July 1972, p. 8". Times Digital Archive.
  4. ^ Manchester Evening News Thursday 22 1970, page 19
  5. ^ Manchester Evening News Thursday 20 April 1972, page 17

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