Mariechen Wehselau
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Mariechen M. Wehselau (later Jackson) (April 15, 1906 – July 1992) was an American
swimmer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics
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In the 1924 Olympics she won a gold medal in the 4×100 m freestyle relay event and silver medal in the 100 m freestyle event.
She was born and died in Honolulu, Hawaii
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United States
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swimmer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
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In the 1924 Olympics she won a gold medal in the 4×100 m freestyle relay event and silver medal in the 100 m freestyle event.
She was born and died in Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Hawaii. Honolulu is the southernmost major U.S. city. Although the name "Honolulu" refers to the urban area on the southeastern shore of the island of Oahu, the city and county government are consolidated as the City and...
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