Spillane, Joan (1943–)

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Spillane, Joan (1943–)

American swimmer. Name variations: Joan Postma. Born Jan 31, 1943; attended University of Michigan; m. Peter Postma; children: Perri and Robert.

At Rome Olympics, won a gold medal in 4 × 100-meter freestyle relay (1960); taught middle schoolers for 29 years in Houston, Texas.