Greta Andersen, Oldest Surviving Olympic Swimming Champion, Dies at 96
Danish Olympic champion, Greta Andersen, the oldest Olympic swimming champion, passed away last month at the age of 96.
Source: swimswam.com
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Danish Olympic champion, Greta Andersen, the oldest Olympic swimming champion, passed away last month at the age of 96.
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