Sylvia Cheeseman (born 19 May 1929) is an English retired sprinter who won a bronze medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

[2] Cheeseman's mother was a concert pianist, her father was a double bass player and a founding member of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and her sister was an international model.

[6][7] At the 1948 Olympic Games in London, represeting Great Britain, she was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 200 metres competition.

[8] Competing in relays, she won two medals for England at the 1950 British Empire Games.

After retiring from competitions, she worked as a freelance journalist in China and all around Europe.