About Melinda Copp
Born 1962. Melinda Copp is a Canadian swimmer.
Melinda Copp (born July 7, 1962), later known by her married name Melinda Harrison, is a former competitive swimmer from Canada. A native of London, Ontario, she attended the University of Michigan where she was the women's captain of the Michigan Wolverines swimming and diving team. She swam the backstroke and individual medley for Michigan, won four Big Ten Conference championships. She was also selected as an All-American swimmer in four events—the 100-yard backstroke, 400-yard individual medley, 200-yard individual medley, and as a member of the 400-yard medley relay team.
At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, she became the first Michigan Wolverines women's varsity swimmer to compete in the Olympics, representing Canada in the 200-meter backstroke. She was inducted into the University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 2006; she was the first woman swimmer to receive the honor.
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Who is Melinda Copp?
Canadian swimmer, Olympic athlete
When was Melinda Copp born?
Melinda Copp was born on 7 July 1962 in London.
What is Melinda Copp's occupation?
Melinda Copp is a swimmer.
What nationality is Melinda Copp?
Melinda Copp is Canadian.
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