William Longworth

William Longworth (26 September 1892 – 19 October 1969) was an Australian freestyle swimmer who competed for Australasia in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

For the English rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s, see Bill Longworth (rugby league).

William Longworth
Longworth at 1912 Olympics
Personal information
Full nameWilliam Longworth
Nickname(s)"Bill"
National team Australia
Born(1892-09-26)26 September 1892
Singleton, New South Wales
Died19 October 1969(1969-10-19) (aged 77)
Wahroonga, New South Wales
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle

Personal

He was born in Rix's Creek, Singleton, New South Wales, and died in Wahroonga, New South Wales.

Swimming

Longworth attended Sydney Grammar School where he excelled in athletics, swimming and rugby union.[1] In January 1911, he won the 1320-yard freestyle in world record time at Australian Championship by 30 yards. He defeated Cecil Healy and Frank Beaurepaire.[1] In 1912, he won all the New South Wales and Australian freestyle championships from 100 yards to one mile.[1] In 1912, he qualified for the final of the 100-metre freestyle, as well as for the semifinals of the 1500-metre freestyle, but due to illness he was unable to continue competing.[1]

Military

Longworth enlisted in the First Australian Imperial Force on 13 September 1915.[1] He served in France from November as a sergeant with the Anzac Entrenchment Battalion. He represented the A.I.F. in swimming.

References
  1. "Longworth, William (Bill) (1892–1969)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
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