| Intro | Swimmer |
| Was |
Athlete Swimmer |
| From | South Africa |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | female |
| Birth | 27 March 1907, South Africa |
| Death |
8 September 1997, Durban (aged 90 years) |
Mary Esther Bedford (27 March 1907 in Durban – 8 September 1997) was a South African freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
In 1928 she was a member of the South African relay team which won the bronze medal in the 4 × 100 m freestyle relay event. She also competed in the 400 metre freestyle competition, but was eliminated in the first round.