Richard Burrell (swimmer)

Richard James Burrell (born 22 March 1959) is a British swimmer.

Richard Burrell
Personal information
Full nameRichard James Burrell
Born (1959-03-22) 22 March 1959
Southampton, England
Sport
SportSwimming
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place 1982 Brisbane 4×100 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1982 Brisbane 4×200 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 1978 Edmonton 4×100 m freestyle

Swimming career

Burrell competed in two events at the 1984 Summer Olympics.[1] He represented England and won a bronze medal in the 4 x 100 metres freestyle relay, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.[2] Four years later, he represented England and won two silver medals in the 4 x 100 and 4 x 200 metres freestyle relays, at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.[3][4] He also won the 1978 ASA National Championship 100 metres freestyle title.[5]

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Richard Burrell Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
  2. "1978 Athletes". Team England.
  3. "1982 Athletes". Team England.
  4. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  5. "Hennessy, John. "Swimming." Times, 30 May 1978, p. 6". Times Digital Archive.


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