Libby Trickett
Australian swimmer and Olympian
Born
January 28th, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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A prominent Australian swimmer, this athlete excelled in freestyle and butterfly events. She competed in multiple Olympic Games and secured gold medals in events including the 100m freestyle and 4x100m freestyle relay. Achievements also included multiple world records and numerous medals at World Championships. The swimmer was recognized as one of Australia's elite athletes during her career, making significant contributions to the sport.
Won three gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Set multiple world records in swimming events
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