Jack Wardrop - Swimming
Born 1932, Inducted 2004
First learning to swim at Motherwell Baths, Wardrop wasted little time making his presence felt on the competitive arena, setting a number of new Scottish swimming records by his early teens.
In 1949 he won four titles at the Scottish Championships; in 1950, three British titles - making him the first male swimmer ever to win three such titles at one meeting. By the end of 1952, Wardop held a total of 32 records and five British titles.
Then, in 1954, came Commonwealth medal success, and a new world record in the 220 yards freestyle.
- 1954 Empire & Commonwealth Games, Silver, 440 yards freestyle and Bronze, 330 yards medley relay medals
- 1954 & 1955 World record holder, 220 yards freestyle
- 1955 World record holder, 440 yards medley