Joan Harrison (swimmer)
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Gold | 1952 Helsinki | 100 m backstroke |
Joan Harrison (born November 29, 1935) is a South African swimmer and olympic champion. She competed at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, where she received a gold medal in 100 m backstroke.[1]
[edit] Awards
She was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1982.[2][3]
[edit] References
- ^ "1952 Olympics – Helsinki, Finland – Swimming" – databaseOlympics.com (Retrieved on May 3, 2008)
- ^ "ISHOF 1982 Honorees" – International Swimming Hall of Fame (Retrieved on May 3, 2008)
- ^ "JOAN HARRISON (RSA) – 1982 Honor Swimmer" – International Swimming Hall of Fame (Retrieved on May 3, 2008)
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