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Dawn Fraser is an Australian former competitive swimmer, and one of the most decorated athletes in Olympic history. She won eight Olympic medals, including four gold medals, and was the first woman to win individual gold medals in three consecutive Olympic Games. She also won a total of 24 Commonwealth Games medals, including 16 gold medals. Fraser was born in Balmain, New South Wales, Australia, on 4 September 1937. She was the youngest of four children born to Kenneth and Lillian Fraser. She began swimming at the age of seven, and was soon competing in local races. Fraser's career as a competitive swimmer began in 1954, when she won the Australian National Championships in the 100-meter freestyle. She went on to win the event at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, becoming the first Australian woman to win an individual Olympic gold medal. She also won gold medals in the 100-meter freestyle at the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics, becoming the first woman to win individual gold medals in three consecutive Olympic Games. In addition to her Olympic success, Fraser also won 24 Commonwealth Games medals, including 16 gold medals. She was the first woman to break the one-minute barrier in the 100-meter freestyle, and held the world record in the event for 15 years. Fraser retired from competitive swimming in 1966, and was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1967. She was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 1965, and was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985. She was also awarded the Australian Sports Medal in 2000.

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Occupation actress,miscellaneous
Age 85 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 4 September 1937
Birthday 4 September
Birthplace Sydney, Australia
Nationality Australia

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Dawn Fraser Height, Weight & Measurements

At 85 years old, Dawn Fraser height is 5' 7½" (1.71 m) .

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Height 5' 7½" (1.71 m)
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Who Is Dawn Fraser's Husband?

Her husband is Gary Ware (30 January 1965 - 1968) ( divorced) ( 1 child)

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Husband Gary Ware (30 January 1965 - 1968) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
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Dawn Fraser Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Dawn Fraser worth at the age of 85 years old? Dawn Fraser’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from Australia. We have estimated Dawn Fraser's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Actress

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1988

She was awarded the A.O. (Officer of the Order of Australia) on June 8, 1988 for service to the community, particularly as a sports consultant and administrator, and through organizations for people with disabilities, and to the environment.

1967

She was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1967 Queen's New Years Honors List for her services to the sport of swimming.

1965

After the Australian Swimming Union banned her for 10 years, she retired from swimming in 1965. She was accused of climbing a flagpole at 'Emperor Hirohito''s palace and taking the Olympic flag during the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokio, which later proved false.

1956

Competed in three summer Olympics from 1956 to 1964 as a swimmer, winning a total of four gold and four silver medals for Australia.

1937

Dawn Lorraine Fraser (born 4 September 1937) is an Australian freestyle champion swimmer and former politician. She is one of only three swimmers to have won the same Olympic event three times - in her case the women's 100-metre freestyle.