 Fitch in 2018 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Alison Rachel Fitch |
| Nickname | Aly Fitch |
| Born | 18 February 1980 Hamilton, New Zealand |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 69 kg (152 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Freestyle |
| College team | North Shore Swimming Club |
Medal record | |
Alison Rachel Fitch MNZM (also known as Aly Fitch; born 18 February 1980 in Hamilton, New Zealand) is a New Zealand swimming competitor. She won a bronze medal in the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay at the 2006 Commonwealth Games.
Fitch was one of the 14 swimmers who represented New Zealand at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States. [1] Fitch was in a team with Anna Wilson, Dionne Bainbridge, and Sarah Catherwood to compete in the 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay. [1] They came fifth in their heat and did not qualify for the final; [2] their overall placement was 11th out of 21 teams. [3]
She also competed at 2004 Olympic Games. [4]
Fitch won a bronze medal with Lauren Boyle, Helen Norfolk and Melissa Ingram in the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay at the 2006 Commonwealth Games.
In the 2008 New Year Honours, Fitch was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to swimming. [5]
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