Joan Langdon

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Joan Langdon
Personal information
Full nameJoan Marjorie Langdon
National team Canada
Born (1922-12-02) December 2, 1922 (age 99)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesBreaststroke
ClubVancouver Amateur Swim Club
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing Canada
British Empire Games
Bronze medal – third place 1938 Sydney 220 yd breaststroke

Joan Marjorie Langdon (born December 2, 1922), also known by her married name Joan McLagan, is a Canadian female former competition swimmer and breaststroker who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. At the age of 13, she competed in the first round of the 200-metre breaststroke, but did not advance.

At the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney, she won the bronze medal in the 220-yard breaststroke competition.

References[]

  • Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Joan Langdon". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2012-10-19.


Awards
Preceded by Velma Springstead Trophy winner
1943
Succeeded by
Rhona Wurtele & Rhoda Wurtele


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