Karin Tracey van Wirdum (born 9 April 1971)[1] is a former freestyle swimmer from Australia, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1988. She won the gold medal in the 100-metre freestyle at the 1990 Commonwealth Games and in the 50-metre freestyle at the 1994 Commonwealth Games.

Karin van Wirdum
Personal information
Full nameKarin Tracey van Wirdum
National teamAustralia
Born (1971-04-09) 9 April 1971 (age 52)
Brisbane, Queensland
Height1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
Weight52 kg (115 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
ClubRedcliffe Leagues SC
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing Australia
World Championships (LC)
Silver medal – second place 1991 Perth 4×100 m medley
Pan Pacific Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1987 Brisbane 50 m freestyle
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 1990 Auckland 100 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 1990 Auckland 4×100 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 1990 Auckland 4×100 m medley
Gold medal – first place 1994 Victoria 50 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 1994 Victoria 4×100 m medley
Silver medal – second place 1990 Auckland 50 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1994 Victoria 100 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1994 Victoria 4×100 m freestyle

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References edit

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Karin van Wirdum". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2013.