Lisa Curry
Australian swimmer and Olympic medalist
Born
May 15th, 1962
62 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Competitor in swimming events representing Australia and specializing in freestyle and butterfly. Won three medals at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, including a gold in the 4x100m freestyle relay. Achieved success in the Commonwealth Games, securing multiple gold medals throughout the 1980s. Set several world records during career, contributing to Australia's strong presence in competitive swimming.
Won three Olympic medals in 1984
Secured multiple Commonwealth Games golds
Set world records in various swimming events
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