Giaan Rooney

Olympic swimmer and world champion

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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