Helen Kennedy (swimmer)

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Helen Kennedy
Personal information
Born (1949-08-16) 16 August 1949 (age 74)
London, Ontario, Canada
Sport
Sport Swimming
Medal record
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada
British Empire and Commonwealth Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1966 Kingston 4x110yd freestyle relay
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg1966 Kingston4x110yd medley relay

Helen Louise Kennedy (born 16 August 1949) is a Canadian former backstroke, butterfly, freestyle and medley swimmer. She competed in six events at the 1964 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Helen Kennedy Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 31 October 2016.