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New Zealand swimmer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Leonard James Newell (13 July 1913 – 17 August 1994) was a New Zealand swimmer who represented his country at the 1938 British Empire Games.
Personal information | |
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Full name | William Leonard James Newell |
Born | Christchurch, New Zealand | 13 July 1913
Died | 17 August 1994 81) Christchurch, New Zealand | (aged
Sport | |
Country | New Zealand |
Sport | Swimming |
Achievements and titles | |
National finals | 440 yards freestyle champion (1936, 1938, 1940) |
Born in Christchurch on 13 July 1913, Newell was the son of William Newell and Eliza Lewis Newell (née Richards).[1]
Newell won the 440 yards freestyle title at the New Zealand national swimming championships, representing Canterbury, in 1936, 1938, and 1940.[2]
He represented New Zealand in the men's 440 yards and 1650 yards freestyle events at the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney.[3] He finished seventh in his heat of the 440 yards,[4] and did not progress to the final, while in his heat of the 1650 yards he retired.[5]
Newell died in Christchurch on 17 August 1994, and his ashes were buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in the suburb of Linwood.
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