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Iris Tanner

British swimmer, Olympic silver medallist (1906-1971) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 64

Iris Vera Tanner was an English swimmer born in Eastbourne, who competed in the 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics. At the 1924 Olympics she won a silver medal in the 4×100 m freestyle relay event and was fifth in the 100 m freestyle event. In the 400 m freestyle competition she was eliminated in the semi-finals.

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Four years later in Amsterdam she won her second silver medal in the 4×100 m freestyle relay event, was sixth in the 400 m freestyle event and fourth in her heat in the semi-finals of 100 m freestyle event and did not advance.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1906 to 1971 · aged 64