Beatrice Kerr
Australian swimmer and diver
Born
November 30th, 1887
137 years ago
Died
1971
54 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Achieved success in competitive swimming and diving. Competed in the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, contributing to Australia's early Olympic presence in aquatic sports. Represented Australia in various national and international competitions throughout the early 20th century, demonstrating skill in freestyle swimming and platform diving.
Competed in the 1912 Stockholm Olympics
Pioneered Australian women's swimming
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