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Stephen Harrison (born 1957), is a male former swimmer who competed for England.
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Stephen Harrison (born 1957), is a male former swimmer who competed for England.
Harrison represented England in the 100 metres and 200 metres backstroke events, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. [1] Four years later he represented England and won a silver medal in the 4 x 100 metres medley relay, in addition to competing in the backstroke events, at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. [2] [3]
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He won the 1982 ASA National Championship title in the 100 metres backstroke. [4]
The British Swimming Championships - 100 metres backstroke winners formerly the are listed below.. The event was originally contested over 110 yards and then switched to the metric conversion of 100 metres in 1971.
After retiring from competitive swimming he became a coach for the Romsey and Totton Swimming Club. [5]
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