Lesley Oliver
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Lesley Jean•Oliver |
| Used name | Lesley•Oliver |
| Born | 31 August 1948 in Southampton, England (GBR) |
| Measurements | 165 cm / 67 kg |
| Affiliations | Southampton Canoe Club, Southampton (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
Computer operator Lesley Oliver started canoeing competitivity in 1964. She won the national K-1 3000 metres title in 1967 and that year teamed up with Barbara Mean in the doubles. They won a K-2 silver medal at that year’s European Junior Championships in Sweden, where Oliver also won silver in the singles. The following year the pair qualified for the K-2 final at the Mexico Olympics but finished eighth (out of nine).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) | GBR |
Lesley Oliver | |||
| Kayak Doubles, 500 metres, Women (Olympic) | Barbara Mean | 8 |