Noel Oxenbury

Noel Oxenbury

Personal information
Full name	Noel Gertrude Oxenbury
National team	Canada
Born	December 25, 1918 New Westminster, British Columbia
Died	January 29, 2012 (aged 93) White Rock, British Columbia
Sport
Sport	Swimming
Strokes	Backstroke
Medal record Women's swimming Representing Canada British Empire Games 1938 Sydney 4×110 yd freestyle relay Worlds Masters Championships 2009 Sydney 100m backstroke, M90

Noel Gertrude Oxenbury (December 25, 1918 – January 29, 2012),^[1] later known by her married name Noel Morrow, was a Canadian swimmer who competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin in the 100-metre backstroke event, but was eliminated in the first round. Two years later she competed at the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney and won a gold medal in the 4×110-yard freestyle relay alongside Phyllis Dewar, Dorothy Lyon and Mary Baggaley. She also placed fourth in the 3×110-yard medley relay with Baggaley and Joan Langdon and competed in the 110 yd backstroke. She was born in New Westminster, British Columbia.^[2] Since 2004 she has competed in backstroke events at Canadian Masters Championships^[3] and won a gold medal in the 100m backstroke event in the 90-94 age classification.^[4] On October 4, 2003, she was inducted as a member of the Swim B.C. Hall of Fame.^[5]

References

1. "À la mémoire de Noel G Morrow". Dignity Memorial. Service Corporation International. 2012. Retrieved 2013-01-03.
2. Gjerde, Arild; Jeroen Heijmans; Bill Mallon; Hilary Evans (2009). "Noel Oxenbury Biography and Olympic Results". Olympics. Sports Reference.com. Retrieved 2009-11-05.
3. Berger, Christian (2004-04-26). "Two new Olympians". Previous Flashes (2006-2004). Cdn Masters Swim Stats. Retrieved 2009-11-04.
4. Conway, Doug (2009-10-18). "Masters show how to stay forever young". Brisbane Times. Fairfax Digital. Retrieved 2009-11-05.
5. "Hall of Fame Inductees". Swim BC Hall of Fame. Swim BC. 2009. Retrieved 2009-11-05.