Tony Strahan Explained

Tony Strahan
Nationality:Australian
Birth Date:1 January 1946
Birth Place:Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Strokes:Freestyle
Club:Geelong Swimming Club[1]
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Anthony George Reginald Strahan (born 1 January 1946) is a retired Australian freestyle swimmer. At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Western Australia, Strahan won a gold medal in the 4 × 220 yards freestyle relay, along with Murray Rose, Bob Windle and Allan Wood.[2] [3]

Strahan was born in Geelong, Victoria, the son of Henry and Diana Strahan. He attended Newton State School, before completing secondary education at the Geelong College, also in Newtown.[4]

Strahan is a decorated surf lifesaver.[5] In June 2019, he was awarded with an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for service to surf lifesaving.[6] [7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Swimming club reaches 140-year milestone. Geelong Independent. Bolt, Ash. 6 May 2022. 12 October 2022.
  2. Web site: Anthony Strahan. 17 June 2020 . Commonwealth Games Australia. 12 October 2022.
  3. News: Commonwealth Games legend Tony Strahan brings gold to Mt Duneed Regional Primary School. Geelong Advertiser. Aubrey, Sophie. 29 July 2014. 12 October 2022.
  4. Web site: Strahan, Anthony George Reginald, OAM. Geelong College. 12 October 2022.
  5. Web site: Greater Together: Mates for more than 60 years through love of sport. 30 November 2020. Commonwealth Games Australia. 12 October 2022.
  6. Web site: Life Saving Victoria. 17 July 2019. Life Saving Victoria. 12 October 2022.
  7. Web site: Mr Anthony George Strahan. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Australian Government. 12 October 2022.

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