David Wilkie, the Olympic swimming champion, died in 2024 at age 70 after a cancer battle. Multiple outlets reported his passing and celebrated his Olympic gold in Montreal 1976 and his world titles.
Key recent coverage:
- Aquatics GB and British Swimming published tributes following his death, noting his status as a pioneering British swimming icon.[1][2]
- Mainstream outlets reported the announcement from his family confirming he died peacefully with loved ones by his side.[4][5]
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The Scot, who won 200m breaststroke gold in Montreal in 1976, died peacefully on Wednesday morning.
www.independent.co.ukBetween Henry Taylor in 1908 and Adam Peaty in 2021, the "best swimmer Britain ever had" was David Wilkie, who passed away at 70 from cancer
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www.etsy.comWilkie won gold at the Montreal Olympics in 1976.
news.stv.tvAquatics GB is saddened to hear of the passing of Olympic champion David Wilkie, aged 70.
www.aquaticsgb.comDavid Wilkie player info, news, stats, game logs, videos, and more on NBC Sports.
www.nbcsports.comAquatics GB is saddened to hear of the passing of Olympic champion David Wilkie, aged 70.
www.britishswimming.orgThe IFoA were proud to support the School for Business and Society at York University in celebrating David Wilkie’s 90th birthday.
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