Lin Meiring
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | South African |
| Born | 22 October 1933 Pietermaritzburg, South Africa |
| Died | 6 February 2022 (aged 88) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Backstroke |
Nicolaas Lingen Meiring (22 October 1933 – 6 February 2022) was a South African swimmer. He competed in the men's 100 metre backstroke at the 1952 Summer Olympics. Meiring finished fourth in the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 110 yards backstroke.[1][2]
References
[edit]- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Lin Meiring Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
- ↑ "Dr. Nicolaas Lingen Meiring". oklahoman.com. 8 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
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