About Mary McConkey
Lived 1916 – 1981 (aged 64). Mary McConkey was a Canadian swimmer.
Mary Christine McConkey (February 29, 1916 – October 27, 1981) was a competitive swimmer who swam in freestyle and backstroke events. As a 19-year-old, McConkey represented Canada at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. She was a member of the Canadian team that finished fourth in the women's 4x100-metre freestyle relay. Individually, McConkey also competed in the women's 100-metre backstroke, but she did not advance beyond the first round.
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Who was Mary McConkey?
Canadian swimmer, Olympic athlete (1916-1981)
When was Mary McConkey born?
Mary McConkey was born on 29 December 1916.
When did Mary McConkey die?
Mary McConkey died on 27 October 1981.
What was Mary McConkey's occupation?
Mary McConkey was a swimmer.
What nationality was Mary McConkey?
Mary McConkey was Canadian.
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