Diane Lansley

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Diane Lansley
Personal information
NationalityFlag of England.svg  England
Born1953
Southampton
EducationSt Anne's Catholic school, Southampton
Sport
ClubSouthampton Swimming Club
PartnerDavid White
Coached byDave Haller
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1970 Edinburgh 100 m butterfly
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1970 Edinburgh 4×100 m medley

Diane E Lansley (married name White [1] - born 1953), is a female former swimmer who competed for England.

Swimming career

She represented England and won a gold medal in the 100 metres butterfly and a silver medal in the 4 x 100 metres medley relay, at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland. [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Gold medalist revisits scene of Commonwealth glory". Edinburgh reporter.
  2. "1970 Athletes". Team England.
  3. "Edinburgh, 1970 Team". Team England.
  4. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.