Bernadette Swinnerton Cyclist
Bernadette Swinnerton was an English racing cyclist. She came second in the 1969 world road championship in Czechoslovakia, 1m 10s behind Audrey McElmury. Bernardette Swinnerton was born in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, the eldest of seven children. Her parents, Roy and Doris Swinnerton, ran a cycle shop in Stoke-on-Trent. Bernardette Swinnerton has recently retired after 40 years of teaching, spending the last 17 years of her career as a headteacher in Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent. She has 3 grown children, Jennifer, Kevin & Danielle; and 4 grandchildren.