John McDowall was a British swimmer. He competed in the men's 100 metre backstroke event at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Occupation
swimmer
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Born
1902
Overview
John McDowall (25 February 1902 – 4 July 1936) was a British swimmer. He competed in the men's 100 metre backstroke event at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Competitions
9 May 1923, Paisley corporation baths, Paisley, Scotland - 100 yards Backstroke setting new record of 1min 57sec.
1923 Blackpool, England - Beat the reigning Amateur Swimming Association 150 yards backstroke champion Austin Rawlinson during the national 220 yards championship meeting.
1924 Olympics, Paris - Competed for UK in Mens 100m Backstroke. Came 5th in Semi-Finals.
Suspension
2 Feb 1929 Suspended for Life from ASA (Scotland) for participating in an unsanctioned gala at Stranraer.
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