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Shelley Mann

American swimmer (1937-2005) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 67

Shelley Isabel Mann was an American competition swimmer, who overcame childhood polio to win the first gold medal ever awarded in the women's 100-meter butterfly event at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.

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Awards

International Swimming Hall of Fame

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She was also a member of the 1956 U.S. Olympic team that won the silver medal for the women's 4×100-meter freestyle relay.

Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1937 to 2005 · aged 67