Alan Clarkson (swimmer)

Alan Malcolm Clarkson OBE (1936-2010), was a male swimmer who competed for England.

Alan Malcolm Clarkson
Personal information
Nationality England
Born12 September 1936
Died2010 (aged 73)
York

Swimming career

He represented England in the 440 yards freestyle at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales.[1][2]

He was the manager for the 1970, 1974 and 1978 Commonwealth Games teams and in 2004 he was awarded an OBE and received a long service award from the British Olympic Association in 2007.[3]

Personal life

He was educated at Nunthorpe Grammar School and was an accountant by trade. His was married to Pauline Musgrave.[3]

References
  1. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  2. "1958 Athletes". Team England.
  3. "Tributes to swimming 'giant' Alan Clarkson". York Press.


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