Early Years
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Swimming | ||
| Competitor for New Zealand | ||
| British Empire Games | ||
| Silver | 1930 Hamilton | 400 yard freestyle |
| Silver | 1930 Hamilton | 1500 yard freestyle |
Bridson grew up in Auckland, New Zealand. He went to Auckland Grammar School and became the Auckland swimmer of the decade. At the 1930 British Empire Games he won silver medals for both the 400 yd and 1500 yd freestyle.
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