Rodney Clayden

Rodney Clayden
Personal information
Nationality	British (English)
Born	1945 (age 80–81); York, England
Sport
Sport	Swimming
Event	Backstroke
Club	York City SC
Medal record
Representing England
British Empire and Commonwealth Games

Last updated January 19, 2026

Rodney John Clayden (born 1945), is a male former swimmer who competed for England.

Biography

Clayden represented the England team ^[1] at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Western Australia.^[2] He competed in the 110 and 220y backstroke and freestyle relay events, winning a bronze medal.^[3]^[4]^[5]

He was a member of the York City Swimming Club.

References

↑ "England Perth 1962". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
↑ "The England Team" . Birmingham Daily Post. 17 September 1962. p. 25. Retrieved 18 January 2026– via British Newspaper Archive.
↑ "Commonwealth Games Medallists - Rowing". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
↑ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation. Archived from the original on 31 July 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
↑ "1962 Athletes". Team England.

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[1] "England Perth 1962". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 18 January 2026.

[2] "The England Team" . Birmingham Daily Post. 17 September 1962. p. 25. Retrieved 18 January 2026– via British Newspaper Archive.

[3] "Commonwealth Games Medallists - Rowing". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 18 January 2026.

[4] "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation. Archived from the original on 31 July 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2019.

[5] "1962 Athletes". Team England.

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