Dawn Fraser
Australian swimmer and politician · Australia · On the map · Athletes · Born 1937 · age 89
Dawn Fraser is an Australian freestyle champion swimmer, eight-time olympic medallist, a 15-year world record holder in the 100-metre freestyle, and former politician. Controversial, yet the winner of countless honours, she has enjoyed national prominence and sparked national pride in Australia.
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2018Companion of the Order of AustraliaAward2001Victorian Honour Roll of WomenAward2000Australian Sports MedalAward1998Officer of the Order of AustraliaAward1985Sport Australia Hall of FameAward1980Bronze Olympic OrderAward1964Australian of the YearAward1962Associated Press Athlete of the YearAward1937Born4 September 1937
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She is one of only four swimmers to have won the same Olympic individual event three times - in her case the women's 100-metre freestyle.
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Born 1937 · age 89
