Beryl Preston
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Beryl Wilmot•Preston (Wilkinson-) |
| Used name | Beryl•Preston |
| Nick/petnames | Bunty |
| Born | 2 November 1901 in Ningbo, Zhejiang (CHN) |
| Died | 22 October 1979 in Tetbury, England (GBR) |
| Affiliations | Bembridge Sailing Club, Bembridge (GBR) |
| Title(s) | Lady |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
Beryl Preston was the daughter of Sir William Wilkinson, and she was just three months old when her mother died. In 1921 she married Kenneth Preston and at the 1936 Olympics she was one of the six crew members aboard her husband’s boat Saskia, in the 8-metre event. After showing early promise, finishing fourth in races one and two, they never managed such a highly placed finish in the remaining races and finished sixth overall.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Sailing | GBR |
Beryl Preston | |||
| 8 metres, Open (Olympic) | Saskia | 6 |
Olympic family relations
- Wife of Kenneth Preston
- Sister-in-law of Francis Preston
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympian Members of the Nobility (Lady)