Elizabeth Ryan (swimmer)
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Elizabeth M. Ryan was an American
freestyle
swimmer
who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics
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She was born in New York City
and died in Brooklyn, New York.
In 1936 she was a member of the American relay team which won the bronze medal in the 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay event
. Ryan swam in the semi-final and helped the team to qualify for the final. She did not compete in the final and was not awarded with a medal.
United States
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freestyle
Freestyle swimming
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swimmer
Swimming (sport)
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who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics
1936 Summer Olympics
The 1936 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XI Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was held in 1936 in Berlin, Germany. Berlin won the bid to host the Games over Barcelona, Spain on April 26, 1931, at the 29th IOC Session in Barcelona...
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She was born in New York City
New York City
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and died in Brooklyn, New York.
In 1936 she was a member of the American relay team which won the bronze medal in the 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay event
Swimming at the 1936 Summer Olympics - Women's 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay
The women's 4x100 metre freestyle relay was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1936 Summer Olympics programme. It was the sixth appearance of the event, which was established in 1912. The competition was held on Wednesday, August 12, 1936 and on Friday, August 14, 1936.The United...
. Ryan swam in the semi-final and helped the team to qualify for the final. She did not compete in the final and was not awarded with a medal.