Lynn Colella Explained

Lynn Colella
Fullname:Lynn Ann Colella
National Team:United States
Strokes:Breaststroke, butterfly
Club:Cascade Swim Club
Collegeteam:University of Washington
Birth Date:June 13, 1950
Birth Place:Seattle, Washington
Height:5feet
Weight:134lb

Lynn Ann Colella (born June 13, 1950) is an American former swimmer and Olympic medalist. She represented the United States at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, where she won a silver medal in the 200-meter butterfly, finishing behind compatriot Karen Moe. She is the sister of Rick Colella, an Olympic bronze medalist in swimming.[1]

Colella has a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Washington.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Swimming at the 1972 München Summer Games: Women's 200 metres butterfly. https://web.archive.org/web/20200417055124/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/summer/1972/SWI/womens-200-metres-butterfly.html. dead. 2020-04-17. Sports Reference LLC. 2011-05-27.