Frank Springfield

Frank Walter Springfield (22 August 1887 – 9 July 1958) was Brisbane-based Australian swimmer.^[1] Together with Victorian swimmer Frank Beaurepaire, he competed in three freestyle events at the 1908 Summer Olympics.^[2][3] His races included the half-mile.^[4]

Frank Springfield

Personal information
Full name	Frank Walter Springfield
Born	(1887-08-22)22 August 1887 Queensland, Australia
Died	9 July 1958(1958-07-09) (aged 70) Queensland, Australia
Sport
Sport	Swimming
Strokes	freestyle

The year 1906 saw him win the inaugural Kieran Shield.^[5] His brother Sidney 'Sid' Henry Springfield also swam competitively as an amateur.^[6] Both were members of the Valley Swimming Club, and Frank was made life member of the Queensland Swimming Association in 1953.^[5] Their sister, Mabel, coached dual Olympian Nancy Lyons.^[7]