Cate Campbell

Swimmer and Olympic gold medalist

Cate Campbell - Swimmer and Olympic gold medalist
Born

May 20th, 1992
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Competed in international swimming events, winning multiple medals. Achieved Olympic success at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, securing gold in the 4x100 meter freestyle relay. Set numerous national records and was part of the Australian swimming team that excelled in World Championships.

Won a gold medal at the 2016 Olympics

Secured multiple World Championship titles

Set Australian national records in swimming

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