Beth Whittall
Canadian swimmer, Olympic athlete, Pan American Games gold medallist
Why Is Beth Whittall Influential?
(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Elizabeth Whittall was a Canadian competitive swimmer from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. When she was 17 years old, Whittall won a silver medal in the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games as a member of the Canadian 4×110 yd freestyle relay team. While studying pharmacy at Purdue University, Whittall won two gold medals at the 1955 Pan American Games in Mexico City. She also won the 100-metre butterfly and the 400-metre freestyle events and was a member of the Canadian 4x400-metre medley relay team that won a silver medal. For those achievements, she was awarded the Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada's top athlete for 1955 and was inducted into the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame. At the end of that year, she held five Canadian swimming records, including the 110-yard butterfly, and the one-mile swim. She finished seventh in the 100-metre butterfly at the 1956 Summer Olympics and retired from competition the following year.
Other Resources About Beth Whittall
What Schools Are Affiliated With Beth Whittall?
Beth Whittall is affiliated with the following schools:
