Philip Osborn (swimmer)

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Philip Osborn is a male former swimmer who competed for England.

Swimming career

Osborn represented England and won two silver medals in the 4 x 100 metres and 4 x 200 metres freestyle relays, in addition to competing in the individual freestyle events, at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. [1] [2]

England at the 1982 Commonwealth Games

England competed at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, from 30 September to 9 October 1982.

Silver medal medal awarded in sports and other competitions for achieving 2nd place

A silver medal in sports and other similar areas involving competition is a medal made of, or plated with, silver awarded to the second-place finisher, or runner-up, of contests or competitions such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, etc. The outright winner receives a gold medal and the third place a bronze medal. More generally, silver is traditionally a metal sometimes used for all types of high-quality medals, including artistic ones.

1982 Commonwealth Games 12th edition of the Commonwealth Games

The 1982 Commonwealth Games were held in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia from 30 September to 9 October 1982. The Opening Ceremony was held at the QEII Stadium, in the Brisbane suburb of Nathan. The QEII Stadium was also the venue which was used for the athletics and archery competitions during the Games. Other events were held at the purpose-built Sleeman Sports Complex in Chandler.

He swam for the Beckenham Club.

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References

  1. "1982 Athletes". Team England.
  2. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.