Kristin Jacobi

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Kristin Jacobi
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Jacobi in 1950
Personal information
Born (1931-10-16) 16 October 1931 (age 94)
Sport
CountryNew Zealand
SportSwimming
Achievements and titles
National finals100 yards freestyle champion (1950, 1951)
220 yards freestyle champion (1950)
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
British Empire Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1950 Auckland 4 x 440 yards Freestyle Relay

Kristin Mary Jacobi (born 16 October 1931) is a former New Zealand competitive swimmer.

Swimming career

At the 1950 British Empire Games held in Auckland, she won the silver medal as part of the women's 440 yard freestyle relay. Her teammates in the relay were Norma Bridson, Winifred Griffin and Joan Hastings. [1] Jacobi also recorded a 12th place finish in the 110 yard freestyle. At the time of selection, Jacobi was an 18-year-old university student. [2]

References

  1. Profile at the New Zealand Olympic Committee
  2. "EMPIRE GAMES TEAM". Ashburton Guardian. 4 January 1950. p. 5. Retrieved 9 March 2025.