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2021-04-27T20:20:07.362Z
Australian Olympic swimming champion John Conrads has passed away at the age of 78. This was reported by the press service of the Australian Olympic Committee. Konrads won the gold medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics in the 1500m freestyle. During his career, the Australian has set 26 world records. In 1985, Conrads was inducted into the Australian Sports Hall of Fame. In 2011, he put up his medals for auction. Earlier, the Olympic champion in judo Novikov passed away.
This was reported by the press service of the Australian Olympic Committee.
Konrads won the gold medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics in the 1500m freestyle.
During his career, the Australian has set 26 world records.
In 1985, Conrads was inducted into the Australian Sports Hall of Fame.
In 2011, he put up his medals for auction.
Earlier, the Olympic champion in judo Novikov passed away.
Source: russiart
