Susan Cope

Susan Cope
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
BornFirst quarter 1947
Bristol, England
Sport
SportSwimming
Event
freestyle
ClubBristol Central SC
Bristol Soundwell SC
Medal record
Swimming
Representing  England
British Empire & Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place 1966 Kingston 440y freestyle relay

Susan Cope (born 1947), is a female retired swimmer who competed for England.

Biography

In 1966, Cope was a physical education student[1] and made her international debut for Great Britain in April 1966.[2]

Cope represented the England team[3] and won a bronze medal in the 440 yards freestyle relay, at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica.[4][5][6]

References

  1. ^ "Had to win". Daily Express. 18 April 1966. p. 18. Retrieved 13 December 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  2. ^ "Tucker Boob - he Misses Big Swim". Daily Mirror. 4 April 1966. p. 27. Retrieved 13 December 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. ^ "West girls in Empire games swim team". Western Daily Press. 20 June 1966. p. 10. Retrieved 13 December 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. ^ "1966 Athletes". Team England.
  5. ^ "Kingston, Jamaica, 1966 Team". Team England.
  6. ^ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.