- Entry type: Person
- Entry ID: AWE2288b
Durack, Sarah (Fanny)
(1889 – 1956)- Born 21 October, 1889, Sydney New South Wales Australia
- Died 20 March, 1956
Summary
Sarah (Fanny) Durack battled local swimming authorities to become the first Australian woman to compete at the Olympic Games. In 1912, at Stockholm, she won the gold medal in the 100 meters freestyle event, beating her compatriot and training partner, Wilhelmina (Mina) Wylie. She went on to break numerous world records until she retired from competitive swimming in 1921.
Details
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Events
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Gold Medalist at the Stockholm Olympics – Swimming – 100m Freestyle
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Inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women
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Sources used to compile this entry: Cochrane, Peter, ‘Two Much Boldness and Rudeness’: Australia’s First ‘Olympic Ladies Swimming Team