About Rosemary Lassig
Lived 1941 – 2017 (aged 76). Rosemary Lassig was an Australian swimmer.
Rosemary Lassig (10 August 1941 – 1 November 2017), known after marriage as Rosemary Lluka, was an Australian breaststroke swimmer of the 1960s, who won a silver medal in the 4×100-metre medley relay at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. Lassig combined with Dawn Fraser, Jan Andrew and Marilyn Wilson to register a silver medal in the 4×100-metre medley relay five seconds behind the winners, the United States. In her only individual event, the 200-metre breaststroke, she did not advance beyond the preliminary heats.
Lassig, who was born in Bundaberg, Queensland, died in Sydney on 1 November 2017 due to complications caused by Alzheimer's disease.
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Who was Rosemary Lassig?
Australian swimmer, Olympic silver medallist (1941–2017)
When was Rosemary Lassig born?
Rosemary Lassig was born on 10 August 1941 in Bundaberg.
When did Rosemary Lassig die?
Rosemary Lassig died on 1 November 2017 in Sydney.
What was Rosemary Lassig's occupation?
Rosemary Lassig was a swimmer.
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Rosemary Lassig was Australian.
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