Waldo, Carolyn (1964–)
Waldo, Carolyn (1964–)
Canadian synchronized swimmer. Born Dec 11, 1964, in Montreal, Canada.
Won a silver medal in solo at Los Angeles Olympics (1984); partnered with Michelle Cameron, won a gold medal in duet, then a solo gold medal at Seoul Olympics (1988); with Cameron, won Rome and Spanish Opens (1985), FINA World Cup(1985, 1987), Spanish Open (1986), Commonwealth Games (1986), World championships (1986) and Pan Pacific championships (1987). Inducted into International Swimming Hall of Fame; received Order of Canada (1989).
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