About Robyn Thorn
Lived 1945 – 2026 (aged 80). Robyn Thorn was an Australian swimmer.
Robyn Jean Thorn (26 November 1945 – 24 January 2026), also known by her married name Robyn Nock, was an Australian freestyle swimmer who won the silver medal in the 4×100-metre freestyle relay at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Coming from Kingaroy, Queensland, Thorn spent the majority of her career in the shadow of fellow Australian Dawn Fraser. Making her debut in the 1962 Commonwealth Games in Perth, Western Australia, Thorn was part of the winning 4×110-yard freestyle relay team, and won silver in the corresponding individual event behind Fraser. Two years later in Tokyo, Thorn was a semifinalist in the 100-metre freestyle, won by Fraser. She combined with Fraser, Lyn Bell and Janice Murphy to finish second, 3.1 seconds behind the United States.
Thorn died on 24 January 2026, at the age of 80.
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Who was Robyn Thorn?
Australian swimmer and coach
When was Robyn Thorn born?
Robyn Thorn was born on 26 November 1945 in Queensland.
When did Robyn Thorn die?
Robyn Thorn died on 24 January 2026.
What was Robyn Thorn's occupation?
Robyn Thorn was a swimmer.
What nationality was Robyn Thorn?
Robyn Thorn was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robyn Thorn. https://biography.guide/robyn-thorn/
MLA: "Robyn Thorn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robyn-thorn/.
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