Dawn Fraser

About

Eight-time Olympic medalist in swimming who won three individual gold medals for the same event at three consecutive Olympic games.

Before fame

She began swimming as a child to help her asthma.

Trivia

Her life was made into a movie called Dawn.

Family life

She was once married to Gary Ware; she had one daughter, Dawn-Lorraine.

Associated with

Her record three golds for the same event in three consecutive Olympics was matched by Michael Phelps.