Bert Wardrop


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

Swimming career

Wardrop competed in the men's 100 metre backstroke at the 1952 Summer Olympics. He represented Scotland 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.

Personal life

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.