Judy Samuel

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Judy Samuel
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Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1958 Budapest 4×100m freestyle

Judith V. Samuel (born 2 August 1943, in Puttalam, British Ceylon) is a retired British freestyle swimmer.

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Swimming career

She won a silver medal in the 4 × 100 m relay at the 1958 European Aquatics Championships. [1] At the 1960 Summer Olympics she was part of the British team that was fifth in the same event. [2]

She represented England in the 440 yards freestyle at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales. [3] [4]

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References

  1. EUROPEAN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS (WOMEN). gbrathletics.com
  2. Judy Samuel. sports-reference.com
  3. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  4. "1958 Athletes". Team England.