Background
He was born in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Greater Manchester, England.
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John Besford
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University of Manchester.
Career
Besford competed primarily in the backstroke. and died in Spain. Besford also competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics where he finished sixth in the 100-metre backstroke. Eight years later he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 100-metre backstroke.
He studied dentistry at The University of Manchester, and after serving as an officer in World World War II, he taught dentistry at the University of Beijing, China.
He later spent time in Yokohama, Japan, before returning to the United Kingdom to operate a dental practice in Brighton. He was appointed to the Order of the British Empire (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) in the 1975 New Year"s Honours List for services to the British community of Tokyo.
Achievements
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Besford was European 100-metre backstroke champion in 1934. He won the bronze medal for England at the 1930 British Empire Games and silver at the 1934 British Empire Games in London, both in the 100-yard backstroke event. In 1934 he was also a member of the English team which won the bronze medal in the medley relay contest.
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Nationality
United Kingdom