Joseph Thewlis

Joseph Thewlis (born 1943), is a male former diver who competed for England and South Africa.

For English cricketer and footballer, see Joe Thewlis.
Joseph Thewlis
Personal information
Nationality England
Born1943
Tynemouth
Joe Thewlis blazers
Rhodesian and SA divers: Les Smith, Don Liebermann, Adrienne Wilson, Gina Lawrie SA, David Parrington, Jennie Lundie SA, Joe Thewlis SA, Martin Lundie SA

Diving career

Thewlis was a National junior champion before representing England in the 3 metres springboard, at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland. [1][2][3]

In 1972 he emigrated to South Africa, where he represented that country in 1975, competing against Rhodesia.[4]

References
  1. "1970 Athletes". Team England.
  2. "Edinburgh, 1970 Team". Team England.
  3. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  4. "Springbok diver Joe Thewlis". Aquatic sports history of southern Africa.


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