Richard Campion

Richard Campion (born 11 March 1941) is an English-born former competition swimmer, who later became a respected Australian swimming administrator. Swimming career Campion represented Great Britain in the Olympics and European championships, and England in the Commonwealth Games, in 1958 and 1962. He won a bronze medal in the 880 yards freestyle relay at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Western Australia. He also won a bronze medal in the 1500-metre freestyle at the 1962 European Aquatics Championships. He also took part in three freestyle events at the 1960 Summer Olympics; his best Olympic achievement was fourth place in the 4×200-metre relay, setting a new European record. He won the 1962 ASA National Championship 440 yards freestyle title, the 1961 and 1962 mile titles. and the 220 yards butterfly title in 1957.