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Ellen Elizabeth King (later Pearson 16 January 1909 – February 1994) was a Scottish swimmer who competed at the 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics. In 1924 although ill she finished sixth in the 100 m backstroke event and aged 15 was the youngest participant. In 1928 she won two silver medals in the 4×100 m freestyle relay and 100 m backstroke events.In the late 1920s King held the world records in the 150 and 220 yard breaststroke.
