Patti Stenhouse

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Patti Stenhouse
Personal information
NationalityCanadian
Born (1955-09-24) 24 September 1955 (age 67)
Sport
Sport Swimming
Event(s) Butterfly
ClubNorth Vancouver SC
Ridge SC (Surrey)
Medal record
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
British Commonwealth Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1974 Christchurch 100 m butterfly
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg1974 Christchurch4×100  medley
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg1974 Christchurch200 m butterfly

Patti Stenhouse (born 24 September 1955) is a Canadian former swimmer who was Commonwealth champion in the 100 metre butterfly. [1]

Stenhouse, a butterfly specialist, swam for the Ridge SC in Surrey, British Columbia, which was formed by her father Jim to train his three children. She is the elder sister of swimmer Janice Stenhouse, with whom she competed at the 1973 World Aquatics Championships in Belgrade. [2]

At the 1974 British Commonwealth Games, held in Christchurch, Stenhouse won three medals for Canada, including gold in both the 100 metre butterfly and 4x100 medley relay. She set a national record in the 200m butterfly to finish with a silver medal.

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References

  1. "New Zealand Bars Athlete At Games". The New York Times . 29 January 1974.
  2. Quality Begins At Home (8 ed.). Swim Canada (January 1975). p. 6.