Fanny Durack
Australian swimmer, Olympic gold medallist, former world record-holder · Australia · On the map · Athletes · Lived 1889 to 1956 · aged 66
Sarah Frances "Fanny" Gately was an Australian competition swimmer. From 1910 until 1918 she was the world's greatest female swimmer across all distances from freestyle sprints to the mile marathon.
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Country
Australia
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1889 to 1956 · aged 66
