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Kevin Robert Burns (born 19 September 1955) is a British former swimmer. He competed in two events at the 1976 Summer Olympics,[1] becoming the first black swimmer to represent Great Britain at the Olympic Games.[2][3]

Kevin Burns
Personal information
Born (1955-09-19) 19 September 1955 (age 66)
Sport
SportSwimming
Medal record
Swimming
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
1978 Edmonton 4x100 freestyle relay

He represented England and won a bronze medal in the 4 x 100 metres freestyle relay, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.[4][5] He won the 1976 ASA National Championship 100 metres freestyle title.[6]


References


  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Kevin Burns Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
  2. "Kevin Burns". Olympedia. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  3. "Alice Dearing Turns The Spotlight On To The First Black Swimmers To Represent GB At The Olympics". Swimming World Magazine. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  4. "1978 Athletes". Team England.
  5. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  6. ""Bewildered teenager's talent is rewarded." Times, 30 Aug. 1976, p. 9". Times Digital Archive.


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