Kay Knapp

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Kay Knapp
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Full nameKathryn Elizabeth Knapp
Nickname(s)"Kay"
National teamFlag of the United States.svg  United States
Born (1938-09-14) September 14, 1938 (age 84)
Washington, D.C.
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight126 lb (57 kg)
Sport
Sport Swimming
Strokes Freestyle
ClubTerrapin Swim Club

Kathryn Elizabeth Knapp (born September 14, 1938), also known by her married name Kay Norton, is an American former competition swimmer who represented the United States at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. [1] She swam for the silver medal-winning U.S. team in the qualifying heats of the women's 4×100-meter freestyle relay. [1] [2] Knapp did not receive a medal, however, because only relay swimmers who competed in the event final were medal-eligible under the Olympic rules then in effect.

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References

  1. 1 2 Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Marley Shriver". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2013.
  2. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "United States Swimming at the 1956 Melbourne Summer Games". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2013.