Naomi Young

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Naomi Young
Personal information
NationalityAustralian
Born (1976-03-25) March 25, 1976 (age 47)
Sport
Sport Swimming
StrokesSynchronized swimming
Medal record
Representing Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Women's synchronized swimming
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1998 Kuala Lumpur Solo
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1998 Kuala Lumpur Duet
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2002 Manchester Solo
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2002 Manchester Duet

Naomi Young (born 25 March 1976) is an Australian synchronized swimmer who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics. [1]

She competed at the 1998 Commonwealth Games, winning a silver medal in the duet event, and at the 2002 Commonwealth Games where she won bronze medals in the duet and solo events. [2]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Naomi Young". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
  2. "Naomi Young". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 19 June 2019.