Ann Nelson (swimmer)

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Ann Nelson
Personal information
NationalityBritish (Northern Irish)
Bornc.1944 [1]
Sport
Sport Swimming
Event
 Backstroke
ClubEast End SC, Belfast

Ann Nelson (c.1944) is a former swimmer from Northern Ireland, who represented Northern Ireland at the British Empire and Commmonwealth Games (now Commonwealth Games).

Biography

Nelson was a member of the East End Swimming Club in Belfast [2] and specialised in the backstroke. [3] She broke the Irish senior and junior 100 metres backstroke record in March 1958 [4] and represented Ireland at international level. [1]

She represented the 1958 Northern Irish Team [5] at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales, [6] participating in the 110 yards backstroke event. [7]

In 1961, as a holder of five Irish and Ulster titles and four Irish records, Nelson was named Northern Ireland's swimmer of the year. [8]

References

  1. 1 2 "Ann Nelson - A Winner For Ireland" . Belfast Telegraph. 26 May 1958. p. 10. Retrieved 13 November 2025– via British Newspaper Archive.
  2. ↑ "Why not send some of our Baths Committee to see Cardiff Pool?" . Ireland's Saturday Night. 14 June 1958. p. 8. Retrieved 13 November 2025– via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. ↑ "Records expected at championship gala at Bangor" . Belfast News-Letter. 4 July 1958. p. 4. Retrieved 13 November 2025– via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. ↑ "Irish times are smashed by 14-year-old" . Northern Whig. 24 March 1958. p. 8. Retrieved 13 November 2025– via British Newspaper Archive.
  5. ↑ "Northern Ireland Cardiff 1958". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
  6. ↑ "Seven Ulster swimmers for Empire Games" . Northern Whig. 13 June 1958. p. 8. Retrieved 13 November 2025– via British Newspaper Archive.
  7. ↑ "Swimming 110 Yard Backstroke - Women Cardiff 1958". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
  8. ↑ "Swimmer of the Year Trophy Awarded to East End member" . Northern Whig. 17 November 1961. p. 9. Retrieved 13 November 2025– via British Newspaper Archive.


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