Diane Prince (rower)

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Diane Prince is a female former rower who competed for England.

Rowing career

Prince was part of the double sculls with Claire Parker, that won the national title rowing for a Birmingham University and Pengwern composite, at the 1986 National Championships. [1] This led to her representing England and winning a bronze medal in the doubles sculls with Claire Parker, at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Railton, Jim. "Leander take Kingston with a late charge." Times, 21 July 1986, p. 28". Times Digital Archives.
  2. "1986 Athletes". Team England.
  3. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.