Edward Cooke (swimmer)

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Edward Cooke
Personal information
Full nameEdward Cooke
Sport
Sport Swimming
Strokesbreaststroke, freestyle

Edward Cooke was an Australian swimmer. [1] He competed in two events at the London 1908 Summer Olympics. [2] [3] In 1909 after returning from London, he gave up competitive swimming to become a farmer in Karangi, New South Wales. [4]

In addition to swimming, Cooke also participated in lifesaving competitions. [5]

References

  1. ↑ "Edward Cooke". Olympedia. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  2. ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Edward Cooke Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  3. ↑ "Swimming". The Australian Star . 12 October 1908. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "SWIMMING". The Grafton Argus And Clarence River General Advertiser . New South Wales, Australia. 1 November 1909. p. 3. Retrieved 29 December 2024– via National Library of Australia.
  5. ↑ "Swimming". The Evening News (Sydney) . 8 May 1908. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
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