Dawn Fraser
Australian swimmer and politician
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Summary
Dawn Fraser was born on September 4, 1937[1], in Balmain[2]. She has worked as a swimmer[3], autobiographer[4], politician[5], and athlete[6]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,729 views/month, #7,108 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Australia[8]
- Award received: Sport Australia Hall of Fame[9], Member of the Order of the British Empire[10], Australian Sports Medal[11], International Swimming Hall of Fame[12], Victorian Honour Roll of Women[13], Australian of the Year[14], Australian National Living Treasure[15], Companion of the Order of Australia[16], Officer of the Order of Australia[17], Associated Press Athlete of the Year[18], Bronze Olympic Order[19]
- Sex or gender: female[20]
- Commons category: Dawn Fraser[21]
- Sport: competitive swimming[22]
- Family name: Fraser[23]
- Given name: Dawn[24]
- Official website: http://www.dawnfraser.com.au/index.htm[25]
- Described by source: Great Women Athletes of the 20th Century[26]
- Participant in: 1964 Summer Olympics[27], 1960 Summer Olympics[28], 1956 Summer Olympics[29], swimming at the 1956 Summer Olympics – women's 100 metre freestyle[30], swimming at the 1960 Summer Olympics – women's 100 metre freestyle[31], swimming at the 1964 Summer Olympics – women's 100 metre freestyle[32], swimming at the 1956 Summer Olympics – women's 400 metre freestyle[33], swimming at the 1956 Summer Olympics – women's 4 × 100 metre freestyle relay[34], swimming at the 1960 Summer Olympics – women's 4 × 100 metre freestyle relay[35], swimming at the 1964 Summer Olympics – women's 4 × 100 metre freestyle relay[36], swimming at the 1960 Summer Olympics – women's 4 × 100 metre medley relay[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
- Birth name: Dawn Lorraine Fraser[39]
- Country for sport: Australia[40]
- Name in native language: Dawn Lorraine Fraser[41]
- Height: 172 cm[42]
- Mass: 67 kg[43]
Why It Matters
Dawn Fraser has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] She is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Dawn Fraser born?
Dawn Fraser was born in Balmain[2].
What did Dawn Fraser do for work?
Dawn Fraser worked as a swimmer[3], autobiographer[4], politician[5], and athlete[6].
What awards did Dawn Fraser receive?
Honors received include Sport Australia Hall of Fame[9], Member of the Order of the British Empire[10], Australian Sports Medal[11], and International Swimming Hall of Fame[12].