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Karen van Wirdum

b. 1971

Australian swimmer

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About Karen van Wirdum

Born 1971. Karen van Wirdum is an Australian swimmer.

Karin Tracey van Wirdum (born 9 April 1971) is a former freestyle swimmer from Australia, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1988. She won the gold medal in the 100-metre freestyle at the 1990 Commonwealth Games and in the 50-metre freestyle at the 1994 Commonwealth Games.

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Important facts

Born

9 April 1971, Brisbane

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Swimmer

Nationality

Australia

Also known as

Karen Tracey van Wirdum, Karin van Wirdum, Karin Tracey van Wirdum

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Karen van Wirdum's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Karen van Wirdum?

Australian swimmer

When was Karen van Wirdum born?

Karen van Wirdum was born on 9 April 1971 in Brisbane.

What is Karen van Wirdum's occupation?

Karen van Wirdum is a swimmer.

What nationality is Karen van Wirdum?

Karen van Wirdum is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Karen van Wirdum

· Wikidata: Q6370143

· DBpedia: Karen van Wirdum

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Karen van Wirdum. https://biography.guide/karen-van-wirdum/

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