Bronte Campbell
Australian swimmer and Olympic champion
Bronte Campbell is an accomplished swimmer who has represented Australia in international competitions. Specializing in freestyle events, notable achievements include winning multiple Olympic and World Championship medals. Campbell competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she secured gold medals as a member of the women's 4x100 meter freestyle relay and 4x200 meter freestyle relay teams. She continued to succeed in future competitions, earning further accolades and establishing herself as one of Australia's top swimmers.
Won gold at 2016 Rio Olympics in 4x100m freestyle relay
Secured gold at 2016 Rio Olympics in 4x200m freestyle relay
Set multiple Australian records in freestyle events
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Transgender activist and public speaker
Born
May 14th, 1996 30 years ago
Died
2015 11 years ago — 19 years old
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Dutch DJ and EDM producer
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Baseball manager; 1985 World Series champion
Born
May 14th, 1936 90 years ago
Died
June 17th, 1987 39 years ago — 51 years old
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American actress and singer from iCarly
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May 14th, 1993 33 years ago
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American football tight end, Super Bowl champion
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May 14th, 1989 37 years ago
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Irish international footballer
Born
May 14th, 1979 47 years ago
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