About Frank O'Neill
Lived 1926 – 2024 (aged 97). Frank O'Neill was an Australian swimmer and swimming coach.
Francis Thomas O'Neill (30 September 1926 – 10 July 2024) was an Australian swimmer. He competed in three events at the 1952 Summer Olympics and at the 1950 British Empire Games. O'Neill was the first Australian to swim 110 yards in under one minute. Whilst living in the French Riviera, he was credited with teaching actresses Ginger Rogers and Greta Garbo to swim, as well as teaching diving to author W. Somerset Maugham. O'Neill died in Manly, New South Wales on 10 July 2024, at the age of 97.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank O'Neill?
Australian swimmer (1926–2024)
When was Frank O'Neill born?
Frank O'Neill was born on 30 September 1926 in Manly, New South Wales, New South Wales.
When did Frank O'Neill die?
Frank O'Neill died on 10 July 2024.
What was Frank O'Neill's occupation?
Frank O'Neill was a swimmer and swimming coach.
What nationality was Frank O'Neill?
Frank O'Neill was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Frank O'Neill (swimmer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank O'Neill. https://biography.guide/frank-o-neill/
MLA: "Frank O'Neill." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/frank-o-neill/.
Chicago: "Frank O'Neill." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/frank-o-neill/.
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