“John Devitt, AM” had an outstanding swimming career that spanned 13 years. In that time Devitt won two gold, a silver, and a bronze medal in Olympic competition. His 1st gold came @ the 1956 Melb; Olympics in the 4x200m freestyle relay. The next gold came @ the 1960 Rome Olympics in the 100m freestyle.

“John Konrads” At Rome’s 1960 Olympic Games John won gold in the 1500m freestyle, claimed a bronze in the 400m freestyle, and another bronze as part of the 4x200m freestyle relay team. These were to be his only Olympic Medals. In his career, he set 26 individual world records. This photograph was one of dad’s favorites.

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