Annie Speirs
Encyclopedia
Annie Coupe Speirs (14 July 1889–October 1926) was a British
freestyle
swimmer from West Derby
, who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics
.
She won the gold medal in relay together with her teammates Jennie Fletcher
, Irene Steer
and Belle Moore
.
In the 100 metre freestyle
final she finished fifth.
Great Britain
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freestyle
Freestyle swimming
Freestyle is an unregulated swimming style used in swimming competitions according to the rules of FINA. The front crawl stroke is almost universally used during a freestyle race, as this style is generally the fastest...
swimmer from West Derby
West Derby
West Derby is a suburb in the north of Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It is also a Liverpool City Council ward. At the 2001 Census, the population of the ward was 14,801 .-History:...
, who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics
1912 Summer Olympics
The 1912 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden, between 5 May and 27 July 1912. Twenty-eight nations and 2,407 competitors, including 48 women, competed in 102 events in 14 sports...
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She won the gold medal in relay together with her teammates Jennie Fletcher
Jennie Fletcher
Jennie Fletcher was a British freestyle swimmer, who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.She won the gold medal in relay together with her teammates Irene Steer, Annie Speirs and Belle Moore....
, Irene Steer
Irene Steer
Irene Steer was a Welsh freestyle swimmer, who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.She won the gold medal in relay together with her teammates Jennie Fletcher, Annie Speirs and Belle Moore....
and Belle Moore
Belle Moore
Isabella "Belle" Mary Moore was a British freestyle swimmer, who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.She was born in Glasgow....
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In the 100 metre freestyle
Swimming at the 1912 Summer Olympics - Women's 100 metre freestyle
The women's 100 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1912 Summer Olympics programme. It was the first appearance of a women's event in Olympic swimming, followed closely by the 4x100 metre free relay...
final she finished fifth.