O/T RIP David Wilkie

[CAMiller]

Sad to hear today of the death of David Wilkie at the relatively young age of 70. Only seems like yesterday that he was at the forefront of British Swimming/Athletics when Gold Medal Winners from our home countries were few and far between. A true Olympian from the days when you had to fit training in around trying to earn a living.

RIP David

https://www.bbc.com/sport/swimming/a...s/c3ggndekv8lo

[Kevin291269]

Had my photo took with him,when visiting my school..was about 1982.remember him being a nice guy

[gru]

Remember him winning gold Olympics 76 memorable. R I P

[Lolmorgan]

The first British swimmer to win a GOLD medal. RIP David.

[Brin]

The first British swimmer to win a GOLD medal. RIP David.

Indeed Lol. An amazing achievement at the time. RIP Mr Wilkie

[Brin]

A very well spoken Gentleman. In his own words.

[pip_y]

The first British swimmer to win a GOLD medal. RIP David.

First male… Anita Lonsbrough 1960

[ScudTheMiller]

Had my photo took with him,when visiting my school..was about 1982.remember him being a nice guy

Also had my photo taken with him. It was either at school or visiting Rotherham Metro Swimming Club. I’m guessing that would have also been circa 1982.