Corson, Marilyn (1954–)

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Corson, Marilyn (1954–)

Canadian-American swimmer. Name variations: Marilyn Corson Whitney. Born June 6, 1954, in Ann Arbor, MI; dau. of Bruce Corson and Rose (Mann) Dawson (19121-2003, swimming coach); granddau. of Matt Mann (University of Michigan swimming coach).

Trained by her mother who coached in Ann Arbor and ran a swimming camp in Ontario for 55 years; swimming for Canada at Mexico City Olympics, won a bronze medal in 4×100-meter freestyle relay (1968).