Amanda Elizabeth "Mandy" James (born 25 October 1960) is a British former swimmer. James competed in the women's 100 metre backstroke at the 1976 Summer Olympics.[1] At the ASA National British Championships she won the 100 metres backstroke title twice (1976 and 1978).[2][3]
Personal information | |
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Full name | Amanda Elizabeth James |
Nickname | Mandy |
Nationality | British |
Born | 25 October 1960 |
Height | 169 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
Weight | 54 kg (119 lb) |
Sport | |
Sport | Swimming |
References
edit- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Amanda James". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
- ^ ""Evening of doubt turns into one of triumph." Times, 26 Aug. 1976, p. 8". Times Digital Archive.
- ^ "Hennessy, John. "Swimming." Times, 27 May 1978, p. 22". Times Digital Archive.
External links
edit- Mandy James at World Aquatics
- Mandy James at Team GB
- Mandy James at Olympedia (archive)
- Amanda James at the Commonwealth Games Federation (archived)
- Amanda Elizabeth James at Olympics.com