Kathryn Smith (swimmer)

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Kathryn Smith
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Bornc.1952 [1]
Sport
Sport Swimming
Event
Freestyle
ClubCoalville Lifesaving Club
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1970 Edinburgh 4×100 m medley
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg1970 Edinburgh 4×100 m freestyle

Kathryn M. Smith (born c.1952) is a retired female swimmer who represented England at the Commonwealth Games.

Biography

Smith was a member of the Coalville Lifesaving Club.

Smith represented the England team [2] at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland, [3] where she participated in the 100 metres freestyle and the relay events, winning two medals. [4] [5] [6] [7]

References

  1. "Kathryn Smith" . Leicester Daily Mercury. 15 June 1970. p. 32. Retrieved 29 January 2026 via British Newspaper Archive.
  2. "England Edinburgh 1970". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
  3. "Lesley in Games at 12" . Daily Mirror. 15 June 1970. p. 30. Retrieved 29 January 2026 via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. "Commonwealth Games Medallists". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
  5. "1970 Athletes". Team England.
  6. "Edinburgh, 1970 Team". Team England.
  7. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation. Archived from the original on 18 August 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2019.