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Horace Davenport (April 29 1850 – January 23 1925) was an English swimmer known for endurance swims. In 1881 he also swam the Niagara River below Niagara Falls.Davenport was born in London in 1850 to Cecilia and John Thistlewood Davenport. He swam at University College School and also competed in rowing after leaving school. In 1874 he won the mile Amateur Championship swim and successfully defended his title through 1879.
