Lorraine Burt

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Lorraine Burt
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NationalityEnglish
Born1961
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ClubReading Swimming Club

Lorraine Burt (born 1961) is an English former swimmer.

Swimming career

Burt became National champion in 1983 when she won the 1983 ASA National Championship title in the 100 metres breaststroke. [1]

She represented England in the 100 metres breaststroke event, at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland. [2] [3] She swam for Reading Swimming Club.

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References

  1. "Still, Athole. "Hardcastle on song in medley." Times, 25 July 1983, p. 21". Times Digital Archive.
  2. "1986 Athletes". Team England.
  3. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.