Ruth Gilfillan

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Ruth Gilfillan
Personal information
Born (1967-03-06) 6 March 1967 (age 56)
Glasgow, Scotland
Sport
Sport Swimming
Medal record
Representing Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1986 Edinburgh 200 metre freestyle

Ruth Gilfillan (born 6 March 1967) is a British swimmer. Gilfillan competed in two events at the 1988 Summer Olympics. [1] She won the 1987 and 1991 ASA National Championship 200 metres freestyle titles [2] [3] and the 1987, 1988 and 1991 ASA National Championship 400 metres freestyle titles. [4] [5] [6] She competed for Scotland at the 1986 Commonwealth Games where she won a bronze medal in the 200 metre freestyle. [7]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ruth Gilfillan Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
  2. "Moor, Roy. "Lee snatches title with exhilarating late surge." Times, 3 Aug. 1987, p. 31". Times Digital Archive.
  3. ""Results from Leeds." Times, 5 Aug. 1991, p. 30". Times Digital Archive.
  4. ""For the Record." Times, 31 July 1987, p. 33". Times Digital Archive.
  5. "Downes, Steven. "Fast finish may end the hopes of Croft." Times, 29 July 1988, p. 37". Times Digital Archive.
  6. "Lord, Craig. "Rolley focuses on new horizon." Times, 2 Aug. 1991, p. 35". Times Digital Archive.
  7. "Results: Day Five". The Sydney Morning Herald. 31 July 1986. Retrieved 8 August 2023.