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Kate Jobson

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Kate Jobson
Personal information
Born8 July 1937 (1937-07-08) (age 87)
Varberg, Sweden
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
ClubVarbergs GIF
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1958 Budapest 100 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 1958 Budapest 4×100 m freestyle

Kate Margareth Jobson (later Davies; born 8 July 1937) is a retired Swedish freestyle swimmer who won the 1958 European title in the 100 m event.[1][2] The same year she received a Swedish sportswoman of the year award (Årets idrottskvinna).[3] She competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in the 100 m and 4×100 m events and finished sixth in the relay.[4]

References

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  1. ^ EUROPEAN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS (WOMEN). gbrathletics.com
  2. ^ 4x100 m Freestyle Women. scmsom.se
  3. ^ Kate Davis. Swedish Olympic Committee
  4. ^ Kate Jobson. sports-reference.com