 Longworth at 1912 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | William Longworth |
| National team | Australia |
| Born | 26 September 1892 Singleton, New South Wales |
| Died | 19 October 1969 (aged 77) Wahroonga, New South Wales |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Freestyle |
William Longworth (26 September 1892 – 19 October 1969) was an Australian freestyle swimmer who competed for Australasia in the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1]
He was born in Rix's Creek, Singleton, New South Wales, and died in Wahroonga, New South Wales.
Longworth attended Sydney Grammar School where he excelled in athletics, swimming and rugby union.[2] In January 1911, he won the 1320-yard freestyle in world record time at Australian Championship by 30 yards. He defeated Cecil Healy and Frank Beaurepaire.[2] In 1912, he won all the New South Wales and Australian freestyle championships from 100 yards to one mile.[2] In 1912, he qualified for the final of the 100-metre freestyle, as well as for the semifinals of the 1500-metre freestyle, but due to illness he was unable to continue competing.[2]
Longworth enlisted in the First Australian Imperial Force on 13 September 1915.[2] He served in France from November as a sergeant with the Anzac Entrenchment Battalion. He represented the A.I.F. in swimming.
