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Dawn Fraser - Triple Olympic Champion

Dawn Fraser - Triple Olympic Champion

How the rebellious Australian swimmer shattered records in the 1950s and 60s

Sporting Witness · BBC World Service

April 30, 20169m 4s

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Show Notes

In the 1950s and 60s, the Australian swimmer, Dawn Fraser, became one of the most famous athletes in the world - winning the Olympic 100 metres three times in a row. But Fraser was almost as well known for her rebellious attitude and bad behaviour out of the pool. Kirsty Mcquire talks to Dawn Fraser and her coach, Harry Gallagher. The programme is a Sparklab Production.

Photo: Dawn Fraser. Credit: Getty Images Sport)