Alison Purnell
Personal information
NicknameWilma
BornOxford, Great Britain
Height160 cm (5 ft 3 in)
Sport
Country Great Britain
SportRowing
Retired1996
Medal record
Rowing
Representing  Great Britain
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1993 Racice LW4-
Silver medal – second place 1991 Vienna LW4-
Silver medal – second place 1992 Montreal LW4-
Silver medal – second place 1994 Indianapolis LW4-
Silver medal – second place 1995 Tampere LW2-
Silver medal – second place 1996 Glasgow LW2-

Alison "Wilma" Purnell née Alison Brownless (born 1962) is a retired British rower who competed at international level events. She was a World champion and five-time silver medalist in the women's lightweight pairs and fours. She was the first British woman to win six Championship medals.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ "Alison Brownless - World Rowing Results". World Rowing. 23 November 2020. Archived from the original on 23 June 2017.
  2. ^ "Alison "Wilma" Brownless (now Alison Purnell)". Rowing Story. 23 November 2020. Archived from the original on 10 May 2020.
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