Olympic and world champion swimmer David Wilkie dies aged 70
Wilkie won gold at the Montreal Olympics in 1976.
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- David Wilkie, the British Olympic swimming champion who won 200m breaststroke gold in Montreal 1976, passed away at age 70 after a battle with cancer. Multiple outlets reported the death and noted the family’s statements confirming the peaceful passing surrounded by loved ones.[1][2][4]
- Tributes followed from the swimming community, with Aquatics GB and British Swimming highlighting his status as one of Britain's first swimming icons and an inspiration to many.[2][1]
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