Sylvia Cheeseman (born 19 May 1929) is an English retired sprinter who won a bronze medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics.[2]
Cheeseman's mother was a concert pianist, her father was a double bass player and a founding member of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and her sister was an international model. She lived on Derwent Road, in Whitton, London.[3] She attended Spring Grove Grammar School.[4]
Cheeseman became the national 200 metres champion after winning the British WAAA Championships title at the 1946 WAAA Championships.[5] She would go on to win the same title another five times from 1947 to 1952.[6][7]
At the 1948 Olympic Games in London, represeting Great Britain, she was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 200 metres competition.[8]
Competing in relays, she won two medals for England at the 1950 British Empire Games.[9]
In the 1952 Olympics she won her heat but was eliminated in the semi-final.[2]
In 1957 she married the Olympic runner John Disley; they had two daughters. After retiring from competitions, she worked as a freelance journalist in China and all around Europe.[1]
