Giaan Rooney
Olympic swimmer and world champion
Born
November 15th, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Achieved significant success in competitive swimming, specializing in freestyle and individual medley events. Competed in the 2000 Sydney Olympics, capturing a gold medal as part of the 4x100 meter freestyle relay team. At the 2002 Commonwealth Games, secured three gold medals and one silver medal. Also set multiple national records throughout her career.
Gold medalist in 4x100 meter freestyle relay at the 2000 Olympics
Three gold medals at the 2002 Commonwealth Games
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