Dorothy Swinyard

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Dorothy Swinyard
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NationalityEnglish
Born (1951-02-17) 17 February 1951 (age 72)
Tynemouth, Northumberland

Dorothy Joan Swinyard married name Dorothy Chipchase (born 17 February 1951) is a female former athlete who competed for England.

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Athletics career

Swinyard was the 1973 Scottish champion in the discus.

She represented England in the discus and shot put events, at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand. [1] [2] [3]

Personal life

She is married to the hammer thrower Ian Chipchase.

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References

  1. "1974 Games". Team England.
  2. "Athletes, 1974 England team". Team England.
  3. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.