Paddy O'Carroll (swimmer)

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Paddy O'Carroll
Medal record
Men’s swimming
Representing Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
British Empire and Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1966 Kingston 440 yards Medley Relay

Paddy O'Carroll is a former competition swimmer from New Zealand.

At the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he won the bronze medal in the men's 440 yards medley relay. He also competed individually in the men's 100 and 220 yards backstroke, finishing 4th and 6th in each final respectively. Additionally O'Carroll swam in the 110 yards freestyle event. [1]

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