Sharron Davies &8211; Signed And Framed Collection Of Memorabilia

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Sharron&8217;s incredible international career spanned three decades included numerous major titles & medals 200 British records some of which stand to this day (including the 20- year-old 400 IM record) 5 World Masters records & an MBE. This super collection of framed memorabilia is an official Team GB swimming cap personally signed by Sharron together with a two super colour photos. They are presented in a stunning gold surround with double mounts & inset plaque measuring a large & impressive 65cm by 55cm (approx). Having first swum for Britain at the extraordinary age of 11 she was selected for the 1976 Montreal Olympics & instantly became a household name. At only 14 she confirmed her talents by winning two European Bronze medals &8211; only losing out to the then all conquering East Germans. But it was in 1978 that 15-year-old Sharron stormed to the first of her many successes winning Commonwealth gold medals in both 200 & 400m Individual Medley events. Her astonishing form continued & in 1980 she took a battling silver at the Moscow Olympics finishing just behind Petra Schneider of East Germany. Ms Schneider has since admitted that her performance was heavily drug enhanced. Signed as part of a fundraising incentive only a very few are available & are a great set of memorabilia from a British Olympic legend Sharon Davies.