Grace Wood

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Grace Wood
Personal information
Born (1932-08-19) 19 August 1932 (age 90)
Sport
Sport Swimming
Medal record
Swimming
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
British Empire Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1950 Auckland 440y Freestyle Relay

Grace Wood (born 19 August 1932) is a British former swimmer. She competed in the women's 400 metre freestyle at the 1952 Summer Olympics. [1] She also represented England and won a bronze medal in the 440 Yard Freestyle Relay at the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland, New Zealand. [2] [3]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Grace Wood Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  2. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  3. "1950 Athletes". Team England.