Alan Robertson (swimmer)

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Alan Robertson
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
British Empire and Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1962 Perth 220 yards Backstroke

Alan Robertson is a former swimming representative from New Zealand.

At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he won the bronze medal in the men's 220 yards backstroke. He placed 5th in the 100 yards backstroke. [1]

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