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1936 Olympics
NWMA IH 1994.76-B · Series · 1936
Part of Noel Oxenbury fonds

Noel Oxenbury participated at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany. She competed for the 100 metre backstroke event, but was eliminated the first round. This series consists of newspaper clippings, photographs, speech, and correspondence related to the 1936 Olympics.

1938 British Empire Games
NWMA IH 1994.76-C · Series · 1938
Part of Noel Oxenbury fonds

Noel Oxenbury competed at the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney and won a gold medal in the 4×110 yard freestyle relay alongside Phyllis Dewar, Dorothy Lyon, and Mary Baggaley. She also placed fourth in the 3×110 yard medley relay with Baggaley and Joan Langdon and competed in the 110 yard backstroke. Due to the onset of World War II, the games were not held again until 1950.This series consists of newspaper clippings, photographs, a diary, and miscellaneous items related to her participation at the 1938 British Empire Games.

1960 Olympics
NWMA IH 1994.76-D · Series · 1960
Part of Noel Oxenbury fonds

Noel Oxenbury served as the chaperone for Canada’s female team at the 1960 Olympics in Rome, Italy.
The series consists of newspaper clippings and a photograph related to 1960 Olympics.