About Greg Brough
Lived 1951 – 2014 (aged 62). Greg Brough was an Australian swimmer.
Gregory John Brough (26 March 1951 – 9 March 2014) was an Australian long-distance freestyle swimmer of the 1960s and 1970s, who won a bronze medal in the 1500-metre freestyle at the 1968 Summer Olympics. In Mexico City, Brough finished behind the American world record-holder Mike Burton and his teammate John Kinsella. He also finished fourth in the 400-metre, also won by Burton. At the 1970 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Brough won a bronze in the 400-metre behind fellow Australian Graham White.
He attended The Southport School.
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Who was Greg Brough?
Australian swimmer, Olympic bronze medallist (1951-2014)
When was Greg Brough born?
Greg Brough was born on 26 March 1951 in Surfers Paradise.
When did Greg Brough die?
Greg Brough died on 9 March 2014 in Beechmont.
What was Greg Brough's occupation?
Greg Brough was a swimmer.
What nationality was Greg Brough?
Greg Brough was Australian.
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