1937- . Australian swimmer. The only person
to win the same swimming event at three
consecutive Olympic Games: 100 metres
freestyle in 1956, 1960, and 1964. The holder
of 27 world records, she was the first woman
to break the one-minute barrier for the 100
metres. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Olympic champion:
100 metres freestyle 1956, 1960, 1964 4 x 100
metres freestyle relay 1956
Commonwealth Games champion:
110 yards freestyle 1958, 1962
4 x 110 yards relay 1958, 1962
440 yards freestyle 1962
4 x 110 yards medley relay 1962