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Heidi Karen Turk married name Heidi Wood (1961-2012), was a female swimmer who competed for Great Britain and England.
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Heidi Karen Turk married name Heidi Wood (1961-2012), was a female swimmer who competed for Great Britain and England.
Turk represented England and won a silver medal in the 4 x 100 metres freestyle relay, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. [1] [2]
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