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Born | 30 July 1902 Cape Town, Cape Colony |
Died | 19 June 1964 Cape Town, South Africa | (aged 61)
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Sport | Swimming |
Blanche Nash (30 July 1902 – 19 June 1964) was a South African swimmer who was a national record holder in the 50 yards. [1] She competed in the women's 100 metre freestyle and women's 300 metre freestyle events at the 1920 Summer Olympics. [2] She was the first woman to represent South Africa at the Olympics. [3]
Personal information | |
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Born | 30 July 1902 Cape Town, Cape Colony |
Died | 19 June 1964 Cape Town, South Africa | (aged 61)
Sport | |
Sport | Swimming |
Blanche Nash (30 July 1902 – 19 June 1964) was a South African swimmer who was a national record holder in the 50 yards. [1] She competed in the women's 100 metre freestyle and women's 300 metre freestyle events at the 1920 Summer Olympics. [2] She was the first woman to represent South Africa at the Olympics. [3]