David Lowe (swimmer)

David Lowe (born 28 February 1960) is a retired butterfly and freestyle swimmer.

David Lowe
Personal information
Born28 February 1960 (1960-02-28) (age 63)
Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe)
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing  Great Britain
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1980 Moscow 4×100 m medley
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place 1982 Brisbane 4×100 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1982 Brisbane 4×200 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1982 Brisbane 4×100 m medley

Swimming career

Born in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe),[1] he represented the United Kingdom at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1980. At his Olympic debut in Moscow he won the bronze medal in the men's 4×100-meters medley relay, alongside teammates Gary Abraham, Duncan Goodhew, and Martin Smith, clocking 3:47.71.

He represented England and won three silver medals in the 4 x 100 and 4 x 200 metres freestyle relay and the 4 x 100 metres medley relay, at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.[2][3]

He won the 1984 ASA National Championship 50 metres freestyle title[4] and three titles in the 100 metres freestyle (1982-1984).[5][6] He also won the 1981 100 metres butterfly title.[7]

See also

References
  1. The Glasgow Herald, Apr 9, 1981
  2. "1982 Athletes". Team England.
  3. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  4. ""Swimming." Times, 20 Aug. 1984, p. 17". The Times. Times Digital Archive. 20 August 1984. p. 17.
  5. ""Miss Croft's victory of mixed emotions." Times, 23 Aug. 1982, p. 15". The Times. 23 August 1982. p. 15.
  6. Still, Athole (25 July 1983). "Still, Athole. "Hardcastle on song in medley." Times, 25 July 1983, p. 21". The Times. p. 21.
  7. Still, Athole (10 August 1981). "Still, Athole. "Swimming." Times, 10 Aug. 1981, p. 12". The Times. p. 12.


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