David Wilkie, the British Olympic swimming great, died from cancer. He passed away in May 2024 at age 70, with his family confirming the cause as his battle with cancer.[1][2][3]
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Wilkie won the gold medal for 200m breastroke at the 1976 Olympics capping off a short but brilliant career
www.independent.co.ukThe gold medallist was surrounded by family when he lost his ‘brave battle’.
7news.com.auDavid Wilkie, a Scottish swimmer and British Olympic champion, died Wednesday morning at the age of 70 after battling cancer.
swimswam.comThe Scot, who won 200m breaststroke gold in Montreal in 1976, died peacefully on Wednesday morning.
jerseyeveningpost.comScottish swimming legend David Wilkie, who claimed a gold medal at the Montreal Olympics in 1976, passed away after battling cancer earlier this year at the age of 70
www.mirror.co.ukDavid Wilkie, who won gold in the 200m breaststroke at the Montreal Olympic Games in 1976, has passed away aged 70 following a battle with cancer, his family have announced
www.mirror.co.ukThe Scot, who won 200m breaststroke gold in Montreal in 1976, died peacefully on Wednesday morning.
www.independent.co.ukAquatics GB is saddened to hear of the passing of Olympic champion David Wilkie, aged 70.
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