About Lin Meiring
Lived 1933 – 2022 (aged 88). Lin Meiring was a South African swimmer.
Nicolaas Lingen Meiring (22 October 1933 – 6 February 2022) was a South African swimmer. He competed in the men's 100 metre backstroke at the 1952 Summer Olympics. Meiring finished fourth in the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 110 yards backstroke.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lin Meiring?
South African swimmer
When was Lin Meiring born?
Lin Meiring was born on 22 October 1933 in Pietermaritzburg.
When did Lin Meiring die?
Lin Meiring died on 6 February 2022 in Oklahoma City.
What was Lin Meiring's occupation?
Lin Meiring was a swimmer.
What nationality was Lin Meiring?
Lin Meiring was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lin Meiring. https://biography.guide/lin-meiring/
MLA: "Lin Meiring." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lin-meiring/.
Chicago: "Lin Meiring." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lin-meiring/.
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