Alison Fitch
New Zealand swimmer
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Alison Rachel Fitch MNZM (also known as Aly Fitch; born 18 February 1980 in Hamilton, New Zealand) is a New Zealand swimming competitor. She won a bronze medal in the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay at the 2006 Commonwealth Games.
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18 February 1980
Career
Fitch was one of the 14 swimmers who represented New Zealand at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States.[1] Fitch was in a team with Anna Wilson, Dionne Bainbridge, and Sarah Catherwood to compete in the 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay.[1] They came fifth in their heat and did not qualify for the final;[2] their overall placement was 11th out of 21 teams.[3]
She also competed at 2004 Olympic Games.[4]
Fitch won a bronze medal with Lauren Boyle, Helen Norfolk and Melissa Ingram in the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay at the 2006 Commonwealth Games.
In the 2008 New Year Honours, Fitch was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to swimming.[5]
