Willie Francis
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | William "Willie"•Francis |
| Used name | Willie•Francis |
| Born | 23 February 1911 in Dunfermline, Scotland (GBR) |
| Died | April 1997 in Kidderminster, England (GBR) |
| Measurements | 188 cm |
| Affiliations | Renfrew District ASC, Renfrew (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
Willie Francis had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1934 British Empire Games 100 yards Backstroke, 2nd in the 1930 British Empire Games 100 yards Backstroke, 2nd in the 1934 British Empire Games 3×110 yards Medley Relay (with the non-Olympians Merilees Chassels and Norman Hamilton). Francis also competed in the 1938 British Empire Games 110 yards Backstroke. In the British Empire Games he represented Scotland.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | GBR |
Willie Francis | |||
| 100 metres Backstroke, Men (Olympic) | 6 h1 r2/3 | |||||
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | GBR |
Willie Francis | |||
| 100 metres Backstroke, Men (Olympic) | 4 h2 r1/3 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (1–2–0 1930 Hamilton SWI silver: 100 yards backstroke (competed for Scotland); 1934 London SWI gold: 100 yards backstroke, silver: 3×110 yards medley (competed for Scotland))