| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | William Charles Devenish |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Australia |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Event | Freestyle |
William Charles Devenish is a former competitive swimmer of the 1960s and 1970s. [1] [2] [3]
A Sydney native, Devenish attended Westfields Sports High School and was a dominant swimmer in the Combined Schools competition, holding all possible freestyle records. [4]
Devenish claimed three gold medals at the 1967 national titles in Adelaide and the following year came fourth in the 400 metres freestyle at the national titles, where a podium placing was needed for selection to the Mexico City Olympics. [5] [6]
In 1970, Devenish secured a bronze medal in the 100 metres freestyle at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh and won two relay golds, including a world record breaking performance in the 4 x 200 metres freestyle. [7]
References
- ^ "Bill Devenish Results". commonwealthgames.com.au. 18 June 2020.
- ^ "Set Two Records In Asia". The Biz. 22 August 1968. p. 1 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Gold Medals For Devenish". The Biz. 9 March 1967. p. 4 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Swimmer becomes third to win cup three times". The Biz. 6 April 1967. p. 8 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Wenden Tops Own Records". The Biz. 29 February 1968. p. 5 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Devenish Appeal Refused". The Biz. 11 April 1968. p. 5 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Home with medals". The Biz. 13 August 1970. p. 7 – via National Library of Australia.
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- Medallists at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games
- Swimmers at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games
- Sportsmen from New South Wales