Wehselau, Mariechen (1906–1992)
Wehselau, Mariechen (1906–1992)
American swimmer. Name variations: Mariechen Wehselau Jackson. Born April 15, 1906, in Honolulu, HI; died in 1992.
Won a gold medal for 4 × 100-meter freestyle and a silver medal for 100-meter freestyle at Paris Olympics (1924). Inducted into Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame (2002).
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