Robert Leivers

Background

He was born in Nottingham and died in Chelsea, London.

Education

In 1932 he finished fifth with the British relay team in the 4×200 metre freestyle relay event.

Career

He also participated in the 400 metre freestyle competition was eliminated in the first round. He also finished sixth in the 1500 metre freestyle event and seventh in the 400 metre freestyle competition. During his athletic years he was famous for his friendly rivelry with fellow Potteries swimmer Norman Wainwright.

They both trained at Longton Swimming Baths, which have now been demolished.

Bob lived in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire where he ran the family business, Leivers Butchers with shops in Longton, Staffordshire and Meir, Staffordshire.

Achievements

• At the British Empire Games in 1934 he won a silver medal as part of the English team in the 2×220 yards relay race. In 1938 he won the 1500 yards contest and finished second in the 400 yards event and as member of the English relay team he won his second gold medal.

Membership

Four years later he was a member of the British relay team which finished sixth in the 4×200 metre freestyle relay contest.