Edward Cooke (swimmer)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Edward Cooke |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | breaststroke, freestyle |
Edward Cooke was an Australian swimmer.[1] He competed in two events at the London 1908 Summer Olympics.[2][3] In 1909 after returning from London, he gave up competitive swimming to become a farmer in Karangi, New South Wales.[4]
In addition to swimming, Cooke also participated in lifesaving competitions.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Edward Cooke". Olympedia. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Edward Cooke Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
- ^ "Swimming". The Australian Star. 12 October 1908. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
- ^ "SWIMMING". The Grafton Argus And Clarence River General Advertiser. New South Wales, Australia. 1 November 1909. p. 3. Retrieved 29 December 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Swimming". The Evening News (Sydney). 8 May 1908. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
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