Lucy Morton
1898–1980 (age 82)
Biography
Lucy Morton, born in 1898, captured the world’s attention with a gold-medal swim at the 1924 Paris Olympics, becoming the first British woman to stand atop the podium in her event and inspiring a generation of sportswomen.
After her competitive career she remained a tireless advocate for swimming, coaching young athletes and serving on committees that opened pools to girls, always reminding them that steady effort and good sportsmanship mattered most.