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Eleanor Holm

American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist (1913-2004) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 90

Eleanor Grace Theresa Holm was an American competition swimmer and Olympic gold medalist. An Olympian in 1928 and 1932, Holm was expelled from the 1936 Summer Olympics team by Avery Brundage under controversial circumstances.

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International Swimming Hall of Fame

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Holm went on to have a high-profile career as a socialite and interior designer and co-starred in a Hollywood Tarzan movie, Tarzan's Revenge.

Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1913 to 2004 · aged 90

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