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Violet Walrond
New Zealand swimmer
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| Birth&#;name | Violet Ethel Mary Walrond |
|---|---|
| Born | ()27 February Auckland, New Zealand |
| Died | 17 December () (aged&#;91) Papakura, New Zealand |
| Height | &#;m (5&#;ft 5&#;in) |
| Spouse | Harold Robb &#; (m.&#;)&#; |
| Relative | Emma Maria Walrond (grandmother) |
| Sport | Swimming |
| National finals | yds freestyle champion (, )[1] |
Violet Ethel Mary Robb (née Walrond)[2] (27 February – 17 December ) was a New Zealand swimmer who represented New Zealand at the Summer Olympics at Antwerp.[3] She was New Zealand's first female Olympic athlete.[4]
Biography
Walrond was one of a team of four New Zealand athletes who competed at the Summer Olympics.
At the age of 15 years, days, she was the youngest swimming competitor at the Games.[5] Walrond competed in two events at the Olympics.[6] In the metre freestyle race, she came fifth in the final New Zealand's first female Olympian | Record | DigitalNZ CAJY