Neilson, Sandy (1956–)

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Neilson, Sandy (1956–)

American swimmer. Name variations: Sandra Neilson; Sandy Neilson-Bell. Born Sandra Neilson, Mar 20, 1956, in El Monte, CA; m. Keith Bell (sports psychologist); children: 4.

Won Olympic gold medals in the 100-meter freestyle, 4 × 100-meter freestyle relay, and 4 × 100-meter medley relay in Munich (1972). Inducted into International Swimming Hall of Fame (1986).

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