Walter Edward Bardgett (25 September 1932 – 19 October 2020) was a Bermudian swimmer.[1] He competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics and the 1952 Summer Olympics.[2][3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 September 1932 Paget Parish, Bermuda |
| Died | 19 October 2020 (aged 88) Bermuda |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
Bardgett suffered from stomach pains during the opening ceremony of the 1952 Olympics. The pains were attributed to the hot climate in the stadium at the time.[4]
References
edit- ↑ "Walter Bardgett". Olympedia. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Walter Bardgett Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ↑ Walter Bardgett's obituary
- ↑ "Bermudians Get Ovation at Olympics Opening". The Royal Gazette. 31 July 1948. p. 8. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
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