Margaret McDowall
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Margaret Gibson McDowall (born 10 January 1936 in Kilmarnock, Scotland),[1] was educated at Kilmarnock Academy and was a member of the Scottish Swimming Team from the age of 14.[2]
Unusually she practiced in the local municipal swimming baths in Kilmarnock rather than any purpose built training facility.
She achieved fame by winning the Silver medal at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. She was also a member of the three woman relay team at the 1954 Commonwealth games in Vancouver, Canada. [3]
[edit] References
- ^ Margaret Gibson McDowall. Olympic Database. Retrieved on 2007-12-02.
- ^ Margaret McDowall. Kilmarnock Academy. Retrieved on 2007-12-02.
- ^ Famous people. East Ayrshire Council. Retrieved on 2007-12-02.
[edit] External links
- http://www.kilmarnockacademy.co.uk/famousmmcdowall.htm
- http://www.olympics.org.uk/athleterecord.aspx?at=4134 - British Olympic Association profile.
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