Zilpha Grant (29 July 1919 – 31 January 2011), later known by her married name Zilpha Wheelton, was an English freestyle swimmer who competed for Great Britain in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Zilpha Grant
Personal information
Full nameZilpha Grant
National team Great Britain
Born(1919-07-29)29 July 1919
Chorlton-cum-Hardy, England
Died31 January 2011(2011-01-31) (aged 91)
Radcliffe, England
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing  England
British Empire Games
Bronze medal – third place 1938 Sydney 4×110 yd freestyle
Representing Great Britain
European Championships (LC)
Bronze medal – third place 1938 London 4×100 m freestyle

She was born in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester.

In 1936 she was a member of the British relay team which finished sixth in the 4×100-metre freestyle relay event. In the 100-metre freestyle competition she was eliminated in the first round.

At the 1938 Empire Games she was a member of the English relay team which won the bronze medal in the 4×110-yard freestyle contest.

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