Shirley Ascott

She competed in the K-1 500 m event at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, but was eliminated in the heats.

During the Second World War, she was evacuated, and studied at Fleetwood Grammar School.

[1] She worked in an aircraft factory, and started canoeing in 1950.

[1] In 1952, Ascott was one of two British women who attempted to qualify for the 1952 Summer Olympics;[2] after winning the trial event, she was selected for the Games.

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