Richard John Hyde Colepeper of South Africa: Swimmer

	A double national representative in swimming and Surf Lifesaving (also known as a Springbok representative when national colours are given).
	Selected for the 1964 South African Olympic team but due to sanctions against South Africa was denied an opportunity to compete.
	Held a number of provincial records and was a national title holder on a number of occasions.
	Played at provincial level water polo.

Source: Son, Philip Colepeper, who currently lives in London

Richard is the son of Leonard George Colepeper, son of George Kopper Colepeper.

Last Revised: 12 Apr 2004