The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) mourns the death of Angus Edghill, OLY. Edghill, who recently celebrated his 79th birthday, was the lone swimmer on Barbados’ 10-member team when the country made its debut at the Olympics at the Mexico City Games in 1968.
The then 22-year-old Edghill competed in the 100m and 200m freestyle at the Games, placing 47th and 55th, respectively. He would go on to become one of the island’s most prolific swimmers and a national champion in both events. In Masters’ swimming, Edghill was a world record holder in several events, including the 400m, 800m, and 1500m (long course) freestyle in the 45-49 age group and the 400m and 800m short course freestyle records in the 50-54 age group. He was also a National Masters Champion.
Professionally, he was a civil engineer and, alongside the late Maurice Foster, played a crucial role in advancing swimming in Barbados through the construction of the Barbados Aquatic Centre at the Garfield Sobers Sports Complex in Wildey. The national pool features a 50m Olympic-size pool vital for training and international competitions.
The Board of the BOA applauds Edghill’s contributions to swimming and Olympic sport in Barbados and extends its sincerest condolences to his family and the Barbados Aquatic Sports Association.
May he rest in peace.