Martin Edwards (swimmer)

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Martin Edwards
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Born (1955-09-21) 21 September 1955 (age 67)
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Martin Edwards (born 21 September 1955) is a male British former swimmer. Edwards competed in the men's 100 metre butterfly at the 1972 Summer Olympics. [1]

He also represented England in the 100 and 200 metres butterfly events, at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand. [2] [3] [4] At the ASA National British Championships he won the 100 metres butterfly title in 1973. [5]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Martin Edwards Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
  2. "1974 Games". Team England.
  3. "Athletes, 1974 England team". Team England.
  4. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  5. "Fox, Norman. "Swimming." Times, 3 Aug. 1973, p. 12". Times Digital Archive.