Sandy Gilchrist
John Alexander Gilchrist (born November 9, 1945) is a Canadian former swimmer.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | John Alexander Gilchrist |
| Nickname(s) | "Sandy" |
| National team | Canada |
| Born | November 9, 1945 Ocean Falls, British Columbia |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Freestyle, medley |
Medal record
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Swimming career
Gilchrist competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics and 1968 Summer Olympics.[1] Despite being of Canadian nationality he won the ASA National British Championships over the 1,650 yards freestyle in 1965 [2] and the 440 yards medley title in 1965.[3]
References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Sandy Gilchrist". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- "FROM A SWIMMING CORRESPONDENT. "Stimulus For Swimmers." Times, 16 Aug. 1965, p. 2". Times Digital Archive.
- "FROM A SWIMMING CORRESPONDENT. "World Record In Butterfly." Times, 13 Aug. 1965, p. 4". Times Digital Archive.
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