About Marlene Dayman
Born 1949. Marlene Dayman is an Australian swimmer.
Marlene Dayman (born 14 October 1949) is an Australian former swimmer. She competed in the women's 100 metre backstroke at the 1964 Summer Olympics. Earlier she had defied an instruction from the Australian Swimming Union not to march in the opening ceremony.
In March 1965 the union banned Dayman for three years and three fellow swimmers, Nan Duncan (three years), Dawn Fraser (ten years) and Linda McGill (four years), from swimming for defying their instruction.
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Who is Marlene Dayman?
Australian swimmer
When was Marlene Dayman born?
Marlene Dayman was born on 14 October 1949 in Adelaide.
What is Marlene Dayman's occupation?
Marlene Dayman is a swimmer.
What nationality is Marlene Dayman?
Marlene Dayman is Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marlene Dayman. https://biography.guide/marlene-dayman/
MLA: "Marlene Dayman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marlene-dayman/.
Chicago: "Marlene Dayman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/marlene-dayman/.
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