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John Britton (1923 – 5 June 2004) was a English-Kenyan paralympic lawn bowl player and swimmer. He competed at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Paralympics.[1][2]
Life and career
Britton was born in London.[3][4] He attended the University of London and the University of Uganda.[5][6]
Britton represented Great Britain at the 1968 Summer Paralympics, competing in lawn bowling and swimming. He won four medals.[1] He also represented Kenya at the 1972 Summer Paralympics, winning a gold medal in the men's 25 m freestyle 2 event in swimming.[2]
Britton died in June 2004.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Tel Aviv 1968 Paralympic Games Results". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Heidelberg 1972 Paralympic Games Results". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- ^ a b "John Britton Obituary (2004)". Tampa Bay Times. 8 June 2004. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- ^ "Britton takes leave of absence from NIU teaching". The Daily Chronicle. De Kalb, Illinois. 1 November 1981. p. 6. Retrieved 1 February 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "NI University Prof Teaches Handicapped". The Terre Haute Tribune. Terre Haute, Indiana. 24 October 1976. p. 24. Retrieved 1 February 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "John Britton wears his 'handycap' with courage". The Daily Chronicle. De Kalb, Illinois. 9 December 1976. p. 6. Retrieved 1 February 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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Category:English male bowls players
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