Noel Ryan
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Noel Phillip•Ryan |
| Used name | Noel•Ryan |
| Born | 10 December 1911 in Manly, New South Wales (AUS) |
| Died | 23 November 1969 in Sydney, New South Wales (AUS) |
| Measurements | 178 cm |
| Affiliations | Manly Swimming Club, Manly (AUS) |
| NOC |  Australia |
Biography
Noel Ryan had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1930 British Empire Games 400 yards Freestyle, 1st in the 1930 British Empire Games 1500 yards Freestyle, 1st in the 1934 British Empire Games 440 yards Freestyle, 1st in the 1934 British Empire Games 1500 yards Freestyle, 3rd in the 1938 British Empire Games 4×220 yards Freestyle Relay (with the non-Olympians Robert Wilshire, Robin Biddulph, and Bill Fleming).
Ryan also finished fourth in the 1934 British Empire Games 3×110 yards Medley Relay (with the non-Olympians Alan Higginson and Reginald Clark), finished sixth in the 1938 British Empire Games 1650 yards Freestyle, and competed in the 1938 British Empire Games 440 yards Freestyle.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | AUS |
Noel Ryan | |||
| 100 metres Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | 4 h4 r1/3 | |||||
| 400 metres Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | 5 h1 r2/3 | |||||
| 1,500 metres Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | 4 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (4–0–1 1930 Hamilton SWI gold: 400 yards freestyle and 1500 yards freestyle; 1934 London SWI gold: 440 yards freestyle and 1500 yards freestyle; 1938 Sydney SWI bronze: 4×220 yards freestyle)