Helser, Brenda (1926–)
Helser, Brenda (1926–)
American swimmer. Name variations: Brenda Helser DeMorelos (also seen as DeMoreles). Born May 26, 1926; trained under Jack Cody in Portland, Oregon; graduate of Stanford University, 1946.
At London Olympics, won a gold medal in the 4×100-meter freestye relay (1948).
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