Harrop, Loretta (1975–)
Harrop, Loretta (1975–)
Australian triathlete. Born July 17, 1975, in Brisbane, Australia.
Was a national swimming champion (1986–90); placed 1st in Olympic Distance in Montreal (1999); won a silver medal at Athens Olympics (2004); won 2 World Cups (2002) and 1 World Cup (2004).
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