Jones, Leisel (1985–)
Jones, Leisel (1985–)
Australian swimmer. Born Aug 30, 1985, in Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia.
Won silver medals for 100-meter breaststroke and 4 × 100-meter medley relay at Sydney Olympics (2000); at World championships, placed 1st for 4 × 100-meter medley relay (2001); won a bronze medal for 100-meter breaststroke, silver medal for 200-meter breaststroke, and gold medal for 4 × 100-meter medley relay at Athens Olympics (2004).
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