Murray McLachlan (swimmer)

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Murray McLachlan
Personal information
Born (1941-01-19) 19 January 1941 (age 83)
Johannesburg, South Africa
Sport
Sport Swimming
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
British Empire and Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1958 Cardiff 1650 y freestyle
Universiade
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1961 Sofia 1500 m freestyle
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg1961 Sofia 400 m freestyle
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1963 Porto Alegre 400 m freestyle
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg1963 Porto Alegre 1500 m freestyle

Murray McLachlan (born 19 January 1941) is a South African former swimmer. He competed in two events at the 1960 Summer Olympics. At the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games McLachlan competed in the 110 yards freestyle not progressing past the heats. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Murray McLachlan Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2016.