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Anita Lonsbrough

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British swimmer, Olympic gold medallist, former world record-holder

United KingdomBorn 1941 · age 85

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Anita Lonsbrough,, later known by her married name Anita Porter, is an English former swimmer from Great Britain who won a gold medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics.

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The Lonsborough Flats in Huddersfield, named after Lonsbrough, were demolished in 2016.

Awards 3

1962BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award

Member of the Order of the British Empire

International Swimming Hall of Fame

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SpouseHugh Porter

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Barry McGuiganAlso won BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award

Richard MeadeAlso won BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award

Ann Haydon-JonesAlso won BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award

Jim LakerAlso won BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award

Christopher DeanAlso won BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award

Brendan FosterAlso won BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award

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United Kingdom

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Born 1941 · age 85

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