Irene Steer
British swimmer, Olympic gold medallist, former world record-holder · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Lived 1889 to 1977 · aged 87
Irene Steer was a Welsh freestyle swimmer. Steer started as a breaststroke swimmer, but in 1908-1909 changed to crawl. From 1907 until 1913, she held the Welsh championship unbeaten every year and was described in reports of the races as a "beautiful", "neat" and the "most graceful swimmer".
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She held jointly the world record for 100m in 1910, 1912 and 1913.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1889 to 1977 · aged 87
