Lynn Skrifvars

Lynn Skrifvars
Skrifvars (left) at the 1972 Olympics
Personal information
Full nameLynn Ellen Skrifvars
National teamUnited States
Born (1951-02-08) February 8, 1951
Lynwood, California, U.S.
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight130 lb (59 kg)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesBackstroke, freestyle
ClubPhillips 66
Medal record
Representing the United States
Pan American Games
1971 Cali 4×100 m freestyle
Summer Universiade
1970 Turin 100 m backstroke

Lynn Ellen Skrifvars (born February 8, 1951), also known by her married name Lynn Nelson, is an American former competition swimmer who won a gold medal in the 4 × 100 m freestyle at the 1971 Pan American Games. Next year she swam for the gold medal-winning U.S. 4 × 100 m team at the 1972 Olympics, but did not receive a medal because she did not swim in the final. Individually, she competed in the preliminary heats of the 200-meter backstroke.[1]

Skrifvars earned a degree in physical therapy from the California State University, Long Beach and later worked as a physiotherapist. She also competed in masters swimming events.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Sports-Reference.com, Olympic Sports, Athletes, Lynn Skrifvars. Retrieved October 20, 2012.


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