About Gary Winram
Lived 1936 – 2022 (aged 85). Gary Winram was an Australian swimmer and coach.
Gary Francis Winram (5 August 1936 – 29 May 2022) was an Australian competitive swimmer who specialised primarily in middle- and long-distance freestyle events. As a 20-year-old, he competed in two events at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne. He finished sixth in the men's 400-metre freestyle final (4:34.9), and eighth in the final of the men's 1500-metre freestyle (19:06.2). Two years later at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales, Winram won a silver medal in the 1650-yard freestyle, and a bronze in the 440-yard freestyle.
At the age of 16, he was the first Australian to swim the 1650-yard freestyle in under 19 minutes.
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Who was Gary Winram?
Australian swimmer, Olympic athlete, Commonwealth Games silver medallist
When was Gary Winram born?
Gary Winram was born on 5 August 1936 in Sydney.
When did Gary Winram die?
Gary Winram died on 29 May 2022 in Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
What was Gary Winram's occupation?
Gary Winram was a swimmer and coach.
What nationality was Gary Winram?
Gary Winram was Australian.
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