Leroy Goff

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Leroy Goff
Personal information
Born (1946-06-19) 19 June 1946 (age 78)
Jolo, Sulu, Philippines
Sport
Sport Swimming
Medal record
Representing Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines
Asian Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1966 Bangkok 4x200m freestyle relay
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1970 Bangkok 4x200m freestyle relay
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg1970 Bangkok4x100m medley relay
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg1966 Bangkok200m butterfly
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg1966 Bangkok4x100m medley relay
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg1970 Bangkok200m butterfly

Leroy Goff (born 19 June 1946) is a Filipino former swimmer. He competed in five events at the 1968 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Leroy Goff Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2016.