About Rhoda Rennie
Lived 1909 – 1963 (aged 53). Rhoda Rennie was a South African swimmer.
Rhoda Lillian Rennie (2 May 1905 in Benoni – 11 March 1963) was a South African freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
In 1928 she was a member of the South African relay team which won the bronze medal in the 4×100 m freestyle relay event. She also competed in the 100 metre freestyle competition and in the 400 metre freestyle event, but was in both eliminated in the first round.
Rennie committed suicide in Johannesburg in 1963.
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Who was Rhoda Rennie?
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When was Rhoda Rennie born?
Rhoda Rennie was born on 2 May 1909 in Benoni.
When did Rhoda Rennie die?
Rhoda Rennie died on 11 March 1963 in Johannesburg.
What was Rhoda Rennie's occupation?
Rhoda Rennie was a swimmer.
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Rhoda Rennie was South African.
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