Joseph Thewlis

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Joseph Thewlis
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Personal information
NationalityBritish (English) / South African
Born1943 (age 82–83)
Tynemouth, England
Sport
Sport Diving
Event
3m springboard
ClubLuton Kingfishers

Joseph Thewlis (born 1943), is a male former diver who competed for England and South Africa.

Biography

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Joe Thewlis blazers
Rhodesian and SA divers: Les Smith, Don Liebermann, Adrienne Wilson, Gina Lawrie SA, David Parrington, Jennie Lundie SA, Joe Thewlis SA, Martin Lundie SA 1974 Rhodesian and SA divers Les Smith Don Liebermann Adrienne Wilson Gina Lawrie SA Dave Parrington Jennie Lundie SA Joe Thewlis SA Martin Lundie SA-bddcd3a6.jpg
Rhodesian and SA divers: Les Smith, Don Liebermann, Adrienne Wilson, Gina Lawrie SA, David Parrington, Jennie Lundie SA, Joe Thewlis SA, Martin Lundie SA

Thewlis was a National junior champion before representing the England team [1] at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland, [2] where he participated in the 3m springboard event. [3] [4] [5]

In 1972 he emigrated to South Africa, where he represented that country in 1975, competing against Rhodesia. [6]

References

  1. ↑ "England Edinburgh 1970". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  2. ↑ "Lesley in Games at 12" . Daily Mirror. 15 June 1970. p. 30. Retrieved 28 January 2026– via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. ↑ "1970 Athletes". Team England.
  4. ↑ "Edinburgh, 1970 Team". Team England.
  5. ↑ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  6. ↑ "Springbok diver Joe Thewlis". Aquatic sports history of southern Africa.


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