Which British swimmer won a gold medal at the 1976 Olympics?
swimmer David Wilkie
Aberdeen swimmer David Wilkie won a gold medal for 200-metre breaststroke at the Montreal Summer Olympics in 1976.
What happened at the 1976 Montreal Olympics?
The 1976 Montreal Games were marred by an African boycott involving 22 countries. The boycott was organised by Tanzania to protest the fact that the New Zealand rugby team had toured Apartheid South Africa and that New Zealand was scheduled to compete in the Olympic Games.
Who won 8 gold medals in swimming?
Phelps
When he won eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Games, Phelps broke fellow American swimmer Mark Spitz’s 1972 record of seven first-place finishes at any single Olympic Games….Michael Phelps.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 30, 1985 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 194 lb (88 kg) |
| Spouse(s) | Nicole Johnson |
Which British swimmer has won the most gold medals?
Becky Adlington’s
Becky Adlington’s double gold at Beijing 2008, followed by two bronze medals at London 2012, make her Britain’s most successful Olympic swimmer, while Adam Peaty’s world-record feats at Rio 2016 ensured his success in winning 100m breaststroke gold.
What was the date of the 1976 Olympics?
17 Jul 1976 – 01 Aug 1976
1976 Summer Olympics/Date
What female swimmer has won the most Olympic gold medals?
Australian Emma McKeown not only won the most gold medals of any female swimmer, with her four total, but she also tied the record with seven medals overall by a female athlete, matching the mark of Ukrainian gymnast Maria Gorokhovskya from 1952. No female swimmer has won seven medals in a single Olympics.
Who was a gold medalist at the 1976 Summer Olympics?
This list is made up of a variety of athletes, including Bruce Jenner and Sugar Ray Leonard. This list answers the question, “Which athletes won a gold medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics?”
Where did the 1976 Summer Olympics take place?
The following is a list of medalists at the 1976 Summer Olympics, held in the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada from July 17 to August 1. Wikimedia Commons has media related to 1976 Summer Olympics medal winners.
Who was on the Canadian Olympic swimming team in 1976?
Leading the medal haul in the pool was 14-year-old Nancy Garapick, who won bronze in both the 100m and 200m backstroke events. Cheryl Gibson and Becky Smith shared the podium in the 400m individual relay, winning silver and bronze, respectively.
How many people competed in the 1976 Montreal Summer Games?
There was a total of 471 participants from 51 countries competing. 471 swimmers from 51 nations competed. ^ a b “Swimming at the 1976 Montreal Summer Games”. Sports Reference. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
