Frederick Milton

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Frederick Milton
File:Irene Pirie and Fred Milton 1935-05-22cr.jpg
Pirie and Milton in 1935
Personal information
Born21 October 1906
Marylebone, London
DiedAugust 1991 (aged 84)
Cirencester, England
Sport
SportSwimming, water polo
Event
Freestyle
Medal record
Representing File:Flag of England.svg England
British Empire Games
Silver medal – second place 1930 Hamilton 4×200 yd freestyle

Frederick George Matt Milton (21 October 1906 – August 1991) was an English water polo player and competitive swimmer who represented Great Britain at the Olympics and England at the British Empire Games during the 1930s.[1]

Biography

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Milton was born in Marylebone, London.[2]

Milton competed for the 1930 English team and won a silver medal in the 4×200 yards freestyle relay event at the 1930 British Empire Games in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. In the 400-yard freestyle he finished fifth.[3] At the Games he met Canadian swimmer Irene Pirie.

In 1935 Milton married Irene Pirie, both she and her brother Bob Pirie competed at the 1936 Olympics. Milton was a five times British champion.[4]

Milton was part of the British water polo team that finished eighth at the 1936 Summer Olympics. He played four matches.[2]

Milton married Irene Pirie; their son Hamilton Milton is a retired British Olympic swimmer.[2]

See also

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References

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