About Dawn Fraser
Dawn Fraser is an Australian freestyle champion swimmer, eight-time olympic medallist, a 15-year world record holder in the 100-metre freestyle, and former politician. Controversial, yet the winner of countless honours, she has enjoyed national prominence and sparked national pride in Australia. She is one of only four swimmers to have won the same Olympic individual event three times – in her case the women's 100-metre freestyle.
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Awards & Honors
Associated Press Athlete of the Year
International Swimming Hall of Fame
Australian of the Year
Australian Sports Medal
Australian National Living Treasure
Victorian Honour Roll of Women
Companion of the Order of Australia
Officer of the Order of Australia
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Member of the Order of the British Empire
Sport Australia Hall of Fame
Bronze Olympic Order
