Bert Wardrop

Robert Wardrop is a male former swimmer who competed for Great Britain and Scotland.

Biography

Wardrop was a standout swimmer at the University of Michigan under Head Coach Matthew Mann. He competed in the men's 100 metre backstroke at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
He represented the Scotland at the 1954 [British Empire and Commonwealth Games|Scottish team] and won a bronze medal in the 330 yards medley relay event, at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver. He won the 1952 ASA National British Championships 110 yards backstroke title.
He is the twin brother of Jack Wardrop and the pair learned to swim at Motherwell Baths. They were members of the Motherwell Amateur Swimming & Water Polo Club.