Irene Tanner

Iris Vera Tanner (Ocober–December 1906–1969) was an English swimmer from Eastbourne, [England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index: Iris Vera Tanner; Oct-Nov-Dec quarter 1906; District: Eastbourne; Volume: 2b; Page: 74.] who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics and 1928 Summer Olympics.

In the 1924 Olympics she won a silver medal in the 4×100 m freestyle relay event and was fifth in the 100 m freestyle event and sixth in the 400 m freestyle event.

Four years later in Amsterdam she won her second silver medal in the 4×100 m freestyle relay event, was sixth in the 400 m freestyle event and was fourth in the semifinal of 100 m freestyle event and did not advance.

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* [http://www.databaseolympics.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=TANNEVER01 Olympics Database Profile]