Susan Smith (swimmer)

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Susan Smith
Personal information
NationalityCanadian
Born (1950-12-07) 7 December 1950 (age 71)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Sport
Sport Swimming
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
British Commonwealth Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1970 Edinburgh 100 m butterfly
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg1970 Edinburgh4×100 m freestyle
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg1970 Edinburgh4×100 m medley
Pan American Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1971 Cali 200 m butterfly

Susan Smith (born 7 December 1950) is a Canadian former swimmer. She competed in the women's 100 metre butterfly at the 1972 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Susan Smith Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2016.