Mary Bedford

Mary Esther Bedford (27 March 1907 – 8 September 1997 in Durban) was a South African freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.

For the Australian philanthropist, see Mary Josephine Bedford.

Olympic medal record
Women’s swimming
Representing  South Africa
Bronze medal – third place 1928 Amsterdam 4×100 m freestyle

In 1928 she was a member of the South African relay team which won the bronze medal in the 4 × 100 m freestyle relay event. She also competed in the 400 metre freestyle competition, but was eliminated in the first round.


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