Aquatics GB pays tribute to David Wilkie
Aquatics GB is saddened to hear of the passing of Olympic champion David Wilkie, aged 70.
www.aquaticsgb.comHere are the latest widely reported updates about David Wilkie.
David Wilkie, the Olympic swimming champion, passed away in May 2024 at the age of 70 after a battle with cancer. His family confirmed he died peacefully surrounded by loved ones. This was widely reported by multiple outlets at the time, including Aquatics GB and British Swimming, which paid tribute to his impact on the sport.[1][2][4]
He rose to fame by winning the 200m breaststroke gold at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, setting a world record, and he also captured World Championship titles in 1973 and 1975 before retiring in 1976 at 22.[4][5][6]
Beyond swimming, Wilkie and his family later engaged in business ventures and public commentary, including health and pet-care startups, though public reporting in 2024 focused primarily on his athletic legacy and passing.[5][6]
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Aquatics GB is saddened to hear of the passing of Olympic champion David Wilkie, aged 70.
www.aquaticsgb.comWilkie won gold at the Montreal Olympics in 1976.
news.stv.tvAquatics GB is saddened to hear of the passing of Olympic champion David Wilkie, aged 70.
www.britishswimming.orgBetween Henry Taylor in 1908 and Adam Peaty in 2021, the "best swimmer Britain ever had" was David Wilkie, who passed away at 70 from cancer
www.stateofswimming.comKnown for: A Question of Sport, Stopwatch, Commonwealth Games
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www.standard.co.ukWilkie stormed to 200m breaststroke gold in 1976.
news.stv.tvDavid Wilkie player info, news, stats, game logs, videos, and more on NBC Sports.
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