Michael Richards (swimmer)

Michael J. "Mike" Richards (born 13 September 1950) is a male Welsh former competitive swimmer.

Michael Richards
Personal information
Full nameMichael J. Richards
Nickname(s)Mike
National teamGreat Britain
Born (1950-09-13) 13 September 1950
Newport, Wales
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight70 kg (150 lb; 11 st)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesBackstroke
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing Great Britain
Universiade
Bronze medal – third place 1970 Turin 100 m backstroke
Bronze medal – third place 1970 Turin 200 m backstroke
Representing  Wales
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 1970 Edinburgh 200 m backstroke
Silver medal – second place 1970 Edinburgh 100 m backstroke

Swimming career

Richards represented Great Britain at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany. Richards advanced to the semi-finals of the men's 100-metre backstroke, and posted a time of 1:01.27, finishing 15th overall.[1] At the ASA National British Championships he won the 100 metres backstroke title twice (1970, 1971) and the 200 metres backstroke title twice (1970, 1971).[2][3][4]

See also

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Mike Richards". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
  2. ""Swimming." Times, 10 Aug. 1970, p. 10". Times Digital Archive.
  3. ""Swimming." Times, 8 Aug. 1970, p. 10". Times Digital Archive.
  4. "Fox, Norman. "Swimming." Times, 7 Aug. 1971, p. 14". Times Digital Archive.


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