Diane Lansley

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Diane Lansley
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Born1953 (age 7273)
Southampton, England
EducationSt Anne's Catholic School, Southampton
Sport
SportSwimming
Event
Butterfly
ClubCity of Southampton SC
PartnerDavid White
Coached byDave Haller
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place1970 Edinburgh100 m butterfly
Silver medal – second place1970 Edinburgh4×100 m medley

Diane E. Lansley (married name White[1] - born 1953), is a female former swimmer who competed for England at the Commonwealth Games.

Biography

Lansley represented the England team[2] at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland,[3] where she participated in the three swimming events, winning gold and silver medals.[4][5][6][7]

References

  1. "Gold medalist revisits scene of Commonwealth glory". Edinburgh reporter.
  2. "England Edinburgh 1970". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
  3. "Lesley in Games at 12". Daily Mirror. 15 June 1970. p. 30. Retrieved 29 January 2026 via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. "Commonwealth Games Medallists". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
  5. "1970 Athletes". Team England.
  6. "Edinburgh, 1970 Team". Team England.
  7. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.