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The first Australian woman to win a gold medal was Fanny Durack, from Sydney, in the 100 meter freestyle at the 1912 Games in Stockholm.
she represented australia
As of the 2008 Games: 1) Andrew Hoy in team three day eventing at the 1992, 1996, and 2000 Games. 2) Dawn Fraser in the 100 meter freestyle at the 1956, 1960, and 1964 Games.
I'll start things off: 1) Dawn Fraser - 4 time Olympic gold medalist (swimming) and first swimmer in Olympic history to win gold in the same event at three consecutive Games (100 meter freestyle in 1956, 1960, 1964). 2) Cathy Freeman - first Australian aboriginal to win gold. 3) Ian Thorpe - five time gold medalist in swimming. 4) Shane Gould - three time gold medalist in swimming at the 1972 Games. She was 15 years old at the time. 5) Field Hockey teams - women have won three gold medals and the men are the defending champions having won in 2004.
in what year did Dawn Fraser won consecutive 100m freestyle gold
Dawn Fraser is an Australian Swimming Legend. She is one of only three swimmers to win the same Olympic event three times - in her case the 100 metres freestyle.
Dawn Fraser participated in the 100 meter freestyle, 400 meter freestyle, and 4x100 meter freestyle relay events in the 1956, 1960, and 1964 Summer Olympic Games. She won 8 medals (4 gold and 4 silver) and was the first swimmer in Olympic history to win gold in the same event (100 meter freestyle) in three consecutive Olympics.
Andrew Hoy (Equestrian) 1992, 1996, 2000 Rechelle Hawkins (Hockey) 1988, 1996, 2000 Dawn Fraser (100m Freestyle) 1956, 1960, 1964
Dawn Fraser's specialty was freestyle swimming and she competed in the 100 meter freestyle, 400 meter freestyle, 4x100 meter freestyle relay, and 4x100 medley relay events at the Olympics.
Yes, Dawn Fraser is an Australian Olympic champion swimmer.
Dawn Fraser won gold in the 100 meter freestyle at the 1956, 1960, and 1964 Games.
Dawn Fraser in women's 100 meter freestyle at the 1956, 1960, and 1964 Games.
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dawn was an olympic swimmer from australia. She holds the 100 meter freestyle record.