Percy Oliver
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Percival Cole "Percy"•Oliver |
| Used name | Percy•Oliver |
| Born | 1 April 1919 in Perth, Western Australia (AUS) |
| Died | 9 July 2011 in Perth, Western Australia (AUS) |
| Affiliations | ?, Perth (AUS) |
| NOC |  Australia |
Biography
Percy Oliver had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1938 British Empire Games 110 yards Backstroke, 3rd in the 1938 British Empire Games 3×110 yards Medley Relay (with the non-Olympians Ernest Hobbs and Bill Fleming). He also competed in the 1938 British Empire Games 110 yards Freestyle. He won 13 Australian titles in freestyle and backstroke. After his swimming career ended, he became a teacher and then a school administrator.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | AUS |
Percy Oliver | |||
| 100 metres Backstroke, Men (Olympic) | 7 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (1–0–1 1938 Sydney SWI gold: 110 yards backstroke, bronze: 3×110 yards medley)