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Diving At The 1930 British Empire Games
At the 1930 British Empire Games in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, there were two aquatics disciplines – swimming and diving. There were four diving events contested and eleven swimming events. The aquatics programme included the only women's events of the games. These events were held at the Municipal Pool (now the Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool), which was built specifically for these games. At that time, it was the best competition pool in the British Empire.http://sporthamilton.com/content/people/JimmyThompson.pdf Medal summary Diving Men's events Women's events Swimming Men's events Women's events References Commonwealth Games Medallists - Swimming and Diving (Men) GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2010-07-21. GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2010-07-21. {{Sports at the 1930 British Empire Games 1930 British Empire Games events 1930 Events January * January 15 – The Moon moves into its nearest point to Earth, called perigee, at the same time as its fullest pha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1930 British Empire Games
The 1930 British Empire Games were the inaugural edition of what now is known as the Commonwealth Games, and were held in Hamilton, Ontario, from 16 to 23 August 1930. The games were organized by ''Hamilton Spectator'' sportswriter Bobby Robinson after he attended the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam as manager of the Canadian track and field team and was inspired to create a similar event for the British Empire. After campaigning for the idea among contacts he met at the Olympics, he was asked to organise the first British Empire Games in Hamilton. The events included athletics, boxing, lawn bowls, rowing, swimming, and wrestling. Women competed only in aquatic events. The opening ceremonies and many events were held at Civic Stadium (later renamed Ivor Wynne Stadium) in east Hamilton. The games were opened by the Governor General of Canada, Lord Willingdon on 16 August. Canadian triple jumper Gordon Smallacombe would claim a few hours later the debut gold medal. Sports * ** ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norman Brooks (swimmer)
Norman Standish Brooks (11 March 1910 – 23 September 1953) was an English competition swimmer who represented Great Britain in the Olympics and England in the British Empire Games during the late 1920s and early 1930s. He competed in freestyle swimming events. At the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands, he competed in the qualifying heats of the men's 100-metre freestyle. His time was the 17th best overall; he did not advance to the semi-finals. Two years later he won the silver medal in 100-yards freestyle competition at the inaugural 1930 British Empire Games The 1930 British Empire Games were the inaugural edition of what now is known as the Commonwealth Games, and were held in Hamilton, Ontario, from 16 to 23 August 1930. The games were organized by ''Hamilton Spectator'' sportswriter Bobby Robinso ... in Hamilton, Ontario. He won a second silver medal as a member of the English men's team in the 4×200-yard freestyle relay. Brooks was born in Ashto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Whiteside
Joseph Whiteside (4 August 1906 – 11 October 1990) was an English competition swimmer who represented Great Britain in the Olympics, and England in the British Empire Games, during the late 1920s and early 1930s. White competed in freestyle swimming events. At the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands, he was a member of the British men's team that finished sixth in the 4×200-metre freestyle relay. Four years later at the 1932 Summer Olympics The 1932 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the X Olympiad and also known as Los Angeles 1932) were an international multi-sport event held from July 30 to August 14, 1932 in Los Angeles, California, United States. The Games were held duri ... in Los Angeles, he finished fifth with the British team in the 4×200-metre freestyle relay. In the 100 metre freestyle contest he was eliminated in the first round. At the 1930 Empire Games he won the silver medal with the English team in 4×200-yard freestyle relay competit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthur Watts (swimmer)
Arthur Watts (1911–1962) was an English former freestyle swimmer who competed for Great Britain in the 1928 Summer Olympics. In 1928 he was eliminated in the first round of the 400 metre freestyle event. Two years later he won the silver medal with the English team in 4×200 yards freestyle relay competition at the 1930 Empire Games The Commonwealth Games, often referred to as the Friendly Games or simply the Comm Games, are a quadrennial international multi-sport event among athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The event was first held in 1930, and, with the exce .... See also * List of Commonwealth Games medallists in swimming (men) External linksArthur Watts' profile at Sports Reference.com 1911 births 1962 deaths People from West Ham English male freestyle swimmers British male freestyle swimmers Olympic swimmers for Great Britain Swimmers at the 1928 Summer Olympics Swimmers at the 1930 British Empire Games Commonwealth Games silver medallis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frederick Milton
Frederick George Matt Milton (21 October 1906 – August 1991) was an English water polo player and competitive swimmer who represented Great Britain at the Olympics and England at the British Empire Games during the 1930s. He was part of the British water polo team that finished eighth at the 1936 Summer Olympics. He played four matches. He was born in Marylebone, Great Britain. As a swimmer, he won a silver medal in the 4×200 yards freestyle relay at the 1930 British Empire Games in Hamilton, Ontario. In the 400-yard freestyle he finished fifth. His wife Irene Pirie-Milton and brother in law Bob Pirie were Canadian swimmers who also competed at the 1936 Olympics. Milton married Canadian swimmer Irene Pirie; their son Hamilton Milton is a retired British Olympic swimmer. See also * List of Commonwealth Games medallists in swimming (men) This is the complete list of men's Commonwealth Games medallists in swimming from 1930 to 2022. Current program 50 metre freestyle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reginald Flint
Reginald Flint (16 July 1903 – 19 June 1981) was an English competitive swimmer and breaststroker who represented Great Britain in the 1924 Summer Olympics and 1928 Summer Olympics, and England in the 1930 British Empire Games The 1930 British Empire Games were the inaugural edition of what now is known as the Commonwealth Games, and were held in Hamilton, Ontario, from 16 to 23 August 1930. The games were organized by ''Hamilton Spectator'' sportswriter Bobby Robinso .... In 1924 he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 200-metre breaststroke event. Four years later he was eliminated in the first round of the 200-metre breaststroke competition at the 1928 Olympics. At the 1930 Empire Games he won the bronze medal the 200-yard breaststroke contest. See also * List of Commonwealth Games medallists in swimming (men) References External linksReginald Flint's profile at Sports Reference.com 1903 births 1981 deaths Sportspeople from Sheffield English male breastst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stanley Bell
Stanley Bell (Jul/Aug 1907 – date of death unknown) was an English swimmer from Birkenhead, Cheshire. He won a silver medal at the 1930 British Empire Games in the 200 yard breast-stroke and was also noted in 1930 as holding the title for the Northern Championships. In September 1930, he beat the British record for the 200-yard breast stroke and beat that record a year later. Swimming Bell's first distinction in swimming came in 1923 when he became the breast-stroke champion of the Northern Juniors. He competed in the 220 Yard Breaststroke at the 1930 British Empire Games for England in Hamilton, Ontario, where he won a silver medal in a time of 2:39.6. During the trials in May, he put up the "best effort" when making his debut in front of a southern audience and covered the 200 yard breast-stroke in a time of 2:45. He was one of five men from the north of England to compete at the games, although at this time was residing in Slough and was described as the holding the Northe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Aubin
John Ernest Aubin (June 29, 1907 – March 6, 1999) was a Canadian breaststroke swimmer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. He was born in Twickenham, England. At the 1928 Olympics, he was eliminated in the first round of the 200-metre breaststroke event. Two years later, he won the 200-yard breaststroke competition at the 1930 British Empire Games The 1930 British Empire Games were the inaugural edition of what now is known as the Commonwealth Games, and were held in Hamilton, Ontario, from 16 to 23 August 1930. The games were organized by ''Hamilton Spectator'' sportswriter Bobby Robinso .... See also * List of Commonwealth Games medallists in swimming (men) External links *profile 1907 births 1999 deaths Canadian male breaststroke swimmers Commonwealth Games gold medallists for Canada Olympic swimmers for Canada Swimmers at the 1928 Summer Olympics Swimmers at the 1930 British Empire Games Commonwealth Games medallists in swimming Br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Besford
John Charles Preston Besford, OBE (30 January 1911 – 26 February 1993) was an English competitive swimmer who represented Great Britain in the Olympics and European championships, and England in the British Empire games, during the 1930s. Besford competed primarily in the backstroke. He was born in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Lancashire, England. and died in Spain. Besford was European 100-metre backstroke champion in 1934. He won the bronze medal for England at the 1930 British Empire Games and silver at the 1934 British Empire Games in London, both in the 100-yard backstroke event. In 1934 he was also a member of the English team which won the bronze medal in the medley relay contest. Besford also competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics where he finished sixth in the 100-metre backstroke. Eight years later he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 100-metre backstroke. He studied dentistry at The University of Manchester, and after serving as an officer in World War II, he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willie Francis (swimmer)
William Francis (23 February 1911 – April 1997) was a Scottish competitive swimmer and backstroke specialist who represented Great Britain in the Olympics and competed for Scotland in the British Empire Games. Biography He was born in Dunfermline. At the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the men's 100-metre backstroke event. Four years later at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, he was eliminated in the first round of the men's 100-metre backstroke. At the 1930 British Empire Games he won the silver medal in the 100-yard backstroke contest. Four years later at the Empire Games in Sydney he won the gold medal in the 100-yard backstroke. He was also a member of the Scottish team which won the silver medal in the 3×110-yard medley relay. He also participated in the 1938 Empire Games but was unplaced in the 110-yard backstroke contest. See also * List of Commonwealth Games medallists in swimming (men) This is the complete ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Trippett
James William Trippett (1909–2002) was an English swimmer. Swimming He won Gold in the 100 Yard Backstroke at the 1930 British Empire Games The 1930 British Empire Games were the inaugural edition of what now is known as the Commonwealth Games, and were held in Hamilton, Ontario, from 16 to 23 August 1930. The games were organized by ''Hamilton Spectator'' sportswriter Bobby Robinso ... for England. Personal life He was a police constable at the time of the 1930 Games and lived in Sheffield. References 1909 births 2002 deaths English male swimmers Commonwealth Games medallists in swimming Commonwealth Games gold medallists for England Swimmers at the 1930 British Empire Games {{UK-swimming-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Burleigh (swimmer)
George Burleigh (1914–1984) was a Canadian swimmer. He won gold at the Commonwealth Games in 1930 and 1934. and held Canadian freestyle swimming records in the 1930s. Early life In 1925, Burleigh joined the West End YMCA in Toronto. He had been given his membership as a Christmas present from his grandmother. He later described it as "probably one of the best things that ever happened to me". Career From 1930 to 1938, Burleigh held every Canadian record in freestyle swimming ranging from the 50 yd freestyle to the mile freestyle. During this time period, he won a total of 7 medals at the British Empire Games. 1930 British Empire Games At the inaugural British Empire Games in 1930 in Hamilton, Ontario Burleigh, aged 16, became the youngest swimmer to represent Canada. He won bronze in both the 440 yard freestyle and 1500 yard freestyle events. He also won gold, along with teammates Munroe Bourne, Bert Gibson, and Jimmy Thompson, in the 800 yard (4 x 200 yard) freestyle rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |