Rodney Clayden

Rodney Clayden
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Born1945 (age 80–81)
York, England
Sport
SportSwimming
Event
Backstroke
ClubYork City SC
Medal record
Representing  England
British Empire and Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place 1962 Perth 4x110yd freestyle relay

Rodney John Clayden (born 1945), is a male former swimmer who competed for England.

Biography

Clayden represented the England team[1] at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Western Australia.[2] He competed in the 110 and 220y backstroke and freestyle relay events, winning a bronze medal.[3][4][5]

He was a member of the York City Swimming Club.

References

  1. ^ "England Perth 1962". Commonwealth Games Federation. Archived from the original on 29 October 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
  2. ^ "The England Team". Birmingham Daily Post. 17 September 1962. p. 25. Retrieved 18 January 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. ^ "Commonwealth Games Medallists - Rowing". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
  4. ^ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation. Archived from the original on 31 July 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
  5. ^ "1962 Athletes". Team England.