Rosazza, Joan (1935–)

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Rosazza, Joan (1935–)

American swimmer. Name variations: Joan Alderson; Joan Alderson-Rosazza. Born Mar 5, 1935 (some sources cite May 19, 1937) in US.

As Joan Alderson, won a bronze medal in the 4 × 100-meter freestyle relay at Helsinki Olympics (1952); at Melbourne Olympics as Joan Rosazza, won a silver medal in 4 × 100-meter freestyle relay (1956).