Stephen Harrison (swimmer)

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Steve Harrison
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NationalityEnglish
Born1957
Medal record
Swimming
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1982 Brisbane medley relay

Stephen Harrison (born 1957), is a male former swimmer who competed for England.

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Swimming career

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]

He won the 1982 ASA National Championship title in the 100 metres backstroke. [4]

Coaching career

After retiring from competitive swimming he became a coach for the Romsey and Totton Swimming Club. [5]

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References

  1. "1978 Athletes". Team England.
  2. "1982 Athletes". Team England.
  3. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  4. ""Miss Croft's victory of mixed emotions." Times, 23 Aug. 1982, p. 15". Times Digital Archive.
  5. "SWIMMING - Swimmers say big 'thank you'". Daily Echo.