Lynn Colella

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Lynn Colella
Lynn Colella 1973.jpg
Colella in 1973
Personal information
Full nameLynn Ann Colella
National teamUnited States
Born (1950-06-13) June 13, 1950 (age 73)
Seattle, Washington
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight134 lb (61 kg)
Sport
Sport Swimming
Strokes Breaststroke, butterfly
ClubCascade Swim Club
College team University of Washington
Medal record
Representing the United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1972 Munich 200 m butterfly
World Championships (LC)
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1973 Belgrade 200 m breaststroke
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1973 Belgrade 200 m butterfly
Pan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1971 Cali 200 m breaststroke
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1971 Cali 200 m butterfly
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1971 Cali 4x100 m medley
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1971 Cali 100 m breaststroke
Universiade
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1970 Turin 100m butterfly
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1970 Turin 200m medley
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1970 Turin 4x100m medley

Lynn Ann Colella (born June 13, 1950) is an American former swimmer and Olympic medalist. She represented the United States at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, where she won a silver medal in the 200-meter butterfly, finishing behind compatriot Karen Moe. She is the sister of Rick Colella, an Olympic bronze medalist in swimming. [1]

Colella has a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Washington. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Swimming at the 1972 München Summer Games: Women's 200 metres butterfly". Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17. Retrieved 2011-05-27.