Maria Lenk
Brazilian Olympic swimmer
Born
1915
110 years ago
Died
April 16th, 2007
17 years ago — 92 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Brazil
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Competed in swimming events, participating in the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics and the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Set multiple South American records throughout her career. Pioneered women's swimming in Brazil and opened opportunities for future generations of female athletes. Became the first woman from Brazil to compete in the Olympics.
Participated in the 1932 and 1936 Olympics
First Brazilian woman in the Olympics
Set South American records in swimming
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