Noel Ryan
Australian swimmer, Olympic athlete, British Empire Games gold medallist
About Noel Ryan
Lived 1912 – 1969 (aged 56–57). Noel Ryan was an Australian swimmer.
Noel Philip Ryan (1912 – 23 November 1969) was an Australian freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics and the 1930 and 1934 British Empire Games. In 1932 he finished fourth in the 1500-metre freestyle. In the 400-metre freestyle, he was eliminated in the semi-finals and in the 100-metre freestyle event he was eliminated in the first round.
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Who was Noel Ryan?
Australian swimmer, Olympic athlete, British Empire Games gold medallist
When was Noel Ryan born?
Noel Ryan was born in 1912 in Manly.
When did Noel Ryan die?
Noel Ryan died on 23 November 1969 in Sydney.
What was Noel Ryan's occupation?
Noel Ryan was a swimmer.
What nationality was Noel Ryan?
Noel Ryan was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Noel Ryan. https://biography.guide/noel-ryan-swimmer/
MLA: "Noel Ryan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/noel-ryan-swimmer/.
Chicago: "Noel Ryan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/noel-ryan-swimmer/.
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