Edna Davey
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 July 1909 London, England |
| Died | 2000 (aged 90–91) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | freestyle |
Edna May Davey (24 July 1909 – 2000), later Eaton, and then Hamilton, was an Australian freestyle swimmer.[1] She competed in two events at the 1928 Summer Olympics.[2]
In 1930 she married cricketer Ronald Eaton,[3] but was divorced in 1934.[4] She married Harry Hamilton in 1936. Their son, Graham Hamilton competed in the men's 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay at the 1956 Summer Olympics.
References[]
- ^ Edna Davey at Olympedia
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Edna Davey Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
- ^ "NEWLY WEDS". The Sun (6261). New South Wales, Australia. 4 December 1930. p. 15 (FINAL EXTRA). Retrieved 7 December 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Edna Davey: Husband's divorce". The Sun (7642). New South Wales, Australia. 29 June 1934. p. 11 (FINAL EXTRA). Retrieved 7 December 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
External links[]
- Edna Davey at the Australian Olympic Committee
- Edna Davey at Olympedia
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