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Core answer

• If you’re asking about a person named David Wilkie who is a famous swimmer, the well-known figure is British swimmer David Wilkie (1954–2024), Montreal Olympics 200m breaststroke gold medallist. Public reports from May 2024 confirm his passing after a battle with cancer.[1][2][4]

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Background on the swimmer

• David Wilkie was a prominent British swimming champion, best known for his Olympic gold in Montreal in 1976 and for his contributions to the sport in the UK.[2][4]
• He remains a defining figure in British aquatics, with tributes published by Aquatics GB and related bodies at the time of his passing.[1][2]

Recent news and context

• The most widely reported news about his passing appeared in May 2024, with family statements noting he died peacefully surrounded by loved ones after a brave battle with cancer. This was covered by multiple outlets and organizations within the swimming community.[4][1]
• There are archival pieces and retrospectives about his career and legacy, including obituaries and tributes that highlight his influence on British swimming and his place in Olympic history.[5][8]

If you meant a different person named David Wilkie (e.g., a contemporary figure in politics, academia, or another field), please share a bit more detail (profession, country, or context) and I’ll update with the most relevant recent information.

Illustration

• Example: A quick visual reference could be a chart showing the progression of British Olympic swimming champions, with Wilkie highlighted for the 1976 Montreal gold.

Citations

• The above details reference publicly reported tributes and biographical summaries from Aquatics GB and UK media coverage around May 2024. If you want, I can pull up the exact articles or provide a short bibliography.[2][4][1]