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Marjorie McQuade

1934 – 1997

Australian swimmer, Olympic athlete, British Empire Games gold medallist

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Lived 1934 – 1997 (aged 63). Marjorie McQuade was an Australian swimmer.

Marjorie Anne McQuade (16 July 1934 – 10 October 1997), later known by her married name Marjorie Bennett, was a competition swimmer who represented Australia at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London and the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki.

At the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland, New Zealand, McQuade was one of the standout performers for Australia, winning three gold medals. Individually, she won the women's 110-yard freestyle, and was a member of the winning Australian women's teams in the 4×110-yard freestyle relay and the 3×110-yard medley relay.

McQuade attended St Michael's School in St Kilda, Victoria. She is one of the St Michael's "notable alumni" and an "Old Michaelian". Her husband Peter Bennett was an Australian rules footballer and competed for Australia in water polo at the 1952 Olympics. She died on 10 October 1997.

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Marjorie Bennett

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Who was Marjorie McQuade?

Australian swimmer, Olympic athlete, British Empire Games gold medallist

When was Marjorie McQuade born?

Marjorie McQuade was born on 16 July 1934.

When did Marjorie McQuade die?

Marjorie McQuade died on 10 October 1997.

What was Marjorie McQuade's occupation?

Marjorie McQuade was a swimmer.

What nationality was Marjorie McQuade?

Marjorie McQuade was Australian.

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· Wikipedia: Marjorie McQuade

· Wikidata: Q16866776

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