Helen Gray (swimmer)

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Helen Gray
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Gray c.1972
Personal information
Born (1956-10-19) 19 October 1956 (age 67)
Sport
Sport Swimming
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1970 Edinburgh 800 m freestyle

Helen Gray (born 19 October 1956) is an Australian former swimmer. She competed in the women's 200 metre freestyle at the 1972 Summer Olympics. [1] [2] She was from Townsville in Queensland. [3]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Helen Gray Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  2. "Helen Johnston". Australian Olympic Committee. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
  3. "Olympic Walk (Walk of Fame)". Monument Australia. Retrieved 3 May 2018.