About Danyon Loader
Born 1975. Danyon Loader is a New Zealand swimmer.
Early life Loader was born in Timaru to Daphne (née Robinson) and Peter Loader.
Swimming career At the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, he garnered a silver medal in the 200 metre butterfly. In 1996 in Atlanta, Loader won two gold medals: in the 200 and 400 metre freestyle. He set world records in the short course 200 butterfly and 400 freestyle.
Honours and awards In 1990, Loader received the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal. In the 1997 New Year Honours, he was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to swimming, and he was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 2003.
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Who is Danyon Loader?
New Zealand swimmer
When was Danyon Loader born?
Danyon Loader was born on 21 April 1975 in Timaru.
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Danyon Loader is a swimmer.
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Danyon Loader is New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Danyon Loader. https://biography.guide/danyon-loader/
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