Geoff Shipton
Australian swimmer, Olympic silver medallist, former world record-holder
About Geoff Shipton
Born 1941. Geoff Shipton is an Australian swimmer.
Geoffrey Lloyd Shipton (born 4 June 1941) is an Australian former sprint freestyle swimmer of the 1950s and 1960s, who won a silver medal in the 4×100-metre medley relay at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome.
The New South Welshman combined with David Theile, Neville Hayes and Terry Gathercole to win silver in the 4×100-metre medley relay, behind the United States and in front of Japanese team by just 0.2 of a second, the first time this event had been contested at the Olympics. Shipton had previously won a bronze medal in the 110-yard freestyle at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales, behind fellow Australians John Devitt and Gary Chapman.
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Who is Geoff Shipton?
Australian swimmer, Olympic silver medallist, former world record-holder
When was Geoff Shipton born?
Geoff Shipton was born on 4 June 1941 in Sydney.
What is Geoff Shipton's occupation?
Geoff Shipton is a swimmer.
What nationality is Geoff Shipton?
Geoff Shipton is Australian.
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