Kristin Jacobi
New Zealand swimmer
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Kristin Mary Jacobi (born 16 October 1931) is a former New Zealand competitive swimmer.
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Born16 October 1931
CountryNew Zealand
SportSwimming
National finals100 yards freestyle champion (1950, 1951)
220 yards freestyle champion (1950)
220 yards freestyle champion (1950)
Jacobi in 1950 | |||||||||||||||
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| Born | 16 October 1931 | ||||||||||||||
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| Country | New Zealand | ||||||||||||||
| Sport | Swimming | ||||||||||||||
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| National finals | 100 yards freestyle champion (1950, 1951) 220 yards freestyle champion (1950) | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Swimming career
At the 1950 British Empire Games held in Auckland, she won the silver medal as part of the women's 440 yard freestyle relay. Her teammates in the relay were Norma Bridson, Winifred Griffin and Joan Hastings.[1] Jacobi also recorded a 12th place finish in the 110 yard freestyle. At the time of selection, Jacobi was an 18-year-old university student.[2]
