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Lyn Bell

b. 1947

Australian swimmer, Olympic silver medallist

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About Lyn Bell

Born 1947. Lyn Bell is an Australian swimmer.

Lynette "Lyn" Bell (born 24 January 1947), also known by her married name Lynette Chipchase, was an Australian freestyle swimmer of the 1960s, who won the silver medal in the 4x100-metre freestyle relay at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Coming from New South Wales, Bell spent the majority of her career in the shadow of fellow Australian Dawn Fraser. Making her debut in the 1962 Commonwealth Games in Perth, Bell was part of the winning 4x110-yard freestyle relay team, and placed 4th in the corresponding individual event. Two years later in Tokyo, Bell was a finalist in the 100-metre freestyle, won by Fraser. She combined with Fraser, Robyn Thorn and Janice Murphy to finish second, 3.1 seconds behind the United States team. At the 1966 Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica, she collected a silver in the 100-yard freestyle, as well as silver and bronze in the freestyle and medley relays respectively. Bell competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, reaching the semifinal and final of the 100-metre and 200-metre freestyle events respectively. She finished fourth as part of the freestyle relay.

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Lynette Bell, Lynette Chipchase

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Lyn Bell?

Australian swimmer, Olympic silver medallist

When was Lyn Bell born?

Lyn Bell was born on 24 January 1947 in New South Wales.

What is Lyn Bell's occupation?

Lyn Bell is a swimmer.

What nationality is Lyn Bell?

Lyn Bell is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lyn Bell

· Wikidata: Q3841017

· DBpedia: Lyn Bell

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