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Jennie Fletcher

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British swimmer, Olympic gold medallist, former world record-holder

United KingdomLived 1890 to 1968 · aged 77
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Jennie Fletcher, later known by her married name Jennie Hyslop, was a British competitive swimmer, Olympic gold medallist, and former world record-holder. In 1905 she set a new world record in the 100-yard freestyle that stood for seven years.

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Belle Moore, Jennie Fletcher, Annie Speirs, and Irene Steer at the 1912 OlympicsBelle Moore, Jennie Fletcher, Annie Speirs, and Irene Steer at the 1912 Olympics

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1912Olympic champion
International Swimming Hall of Fame

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Jennie Fletcher, later known by her married name Jennie Hyslop, was a British competitive swimmer, Olympic gold medallist, and former world record-holder. In 1905 she set a new world record in the 100-yard freestyle that stood for seven years. She was selected for the 1908 Olympics, but the women's swimming events were cancelled due to a shortage of participants. At the 1912 Summer Olympics, she won a gold medal in the 4×100-metre freestyle relay and a bronze medal in the individual 100-metre freestyle race. In 1971 she was inducted to the International Swimming Hall of Fame as an "Honor Swimmer".

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United Kingdom
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deceased
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Lived 1890 to 1968 · aged 77
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