Nigel Johnson (swimmer)

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Nigel Johnson
Personal information
Born (1953-07-14) 14 July 1953 (age 69)
Sport
Sport Swimming
Club Millfield School
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales
British Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1970 Edinburgh 4×100 m medley

Nigel Robert Johnson (born 14 July 1953) is a male British former swimmer. Johnson competed in the men's 200 metre breaststroke at the 1972 Summer Olympics. [1] At the ASA National British Championships he won the 220 yards breaststroke title in 1970. [2]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Nigel Johnson Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
  2. ""Swimming." Times, 10 Aug. 1970, p. 10". Times Digital Archive.