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Lynn Vidali
American swimmer (born 1952) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lynn Marie Vidali (born May 26, 1952), also known by her married name Lynn Gautschi, is an American former competition swimmer, Olympic medalist, and former world record-holder.
Born May 26, 1952, in San Francisco, in her early years, she received some training from San Francisco's Hall of Fame Coach Charlie Sava. She would later be coached by Hall of Fame Coach George Haines at the very competitive Santa Clara Swim Club.[1][2]
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1968 Mexico City
As a 16-year-old high school student, Vidali represented the United States at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.[3] She received a silver medal for her second-place performance in the women's 400-meter individual medley (5:22.2), finishing well behind U.S. teammate Claudia Kolb (5:08.5).[4]
1972 Munich
Four years later, she won a bronze medal in the women's 200-meter individual medley at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany swimming a 2:24.06 and finishing behind Australian Shane Gould and East German Kornelia Ender. Vidali went out strong and swam behind gold medalist Shane Gould who would set a blistering world record time of 2:23.07. Weakening from Gould's early speed, Vidali fell behind on the final lap where she was passed by 13-year-old East German Kornelia Ender, who would take silver.[5]
In Munich, she also competed in the 400-meter individual medley and the 100-meter breaststroke, but finished out of medal contention in both events.[3]
San Jose State swimmer
Vidali initially attended West Valley College but later enrolled at San Jose State University. At San Jose in 1975-6, she won AIAW titles in the 100 yard Individual Medley.[2]
After her swimming career ended, Vidali later worked as a High School swim coach and physical education teacher for 34 years. After leaving High School coaching, she began giving private swim lessons.[2]
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