Margaret Christine Austen (born 1947), is a female former diver who competed for England.

Margaret Austen
Personal information
Nationality England
BornFirst quarter 1947
Kenton, London
Medal record
Diving
Representing  England
British Empire & Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place 1962 Perth 10m platform

Diving career

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She represented England and won a silver medal in the 10 metres platform at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Western Australia. She also participated in the 3 metres springboard.[1][2]

As a 15-year-old she won the British High-board Diving Championship which led to her selection for the Commonwealth Games.

Personal life

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During 1963 she and a fellow diver saved a boy from drowning after jumping into rough seas on the North Shore at Blackpool.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  2. ^ "1962 Athletes". Team England.
  3. ^ "Boy saved by girl divers Two divers. Margaret Austen. aged 17. of Harrow. and Kathleen Row latt. of Lepton. London, 31 August". Birmingham Daily Post. 1963.