Greg Fasala facts for kids
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| Nickname(s) | "Guru" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 10 May 1965 Victoria, Australia |
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| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Swimming | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Strokes | Freestyle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Gregory John Fasala, born on May 10, 1965, is a former Australian swimmer. He was a fast freestyle swimmer in the 1980s. He won a silver medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. This was for the 4x100-meter freestyle relay race.
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The Mean Machine Team
Greg came from Victoria, Australia. He was famous for being part of a swimming team called the Mean Machine. This team first competed at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane. Greg teamed up with Neil Brooks, Michael Delany, and Graeme Brewer. They won a gold medal in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay. They got their nickname because they all shaved their heads for the race! In an individual race, Greg won a silver medal, finishing just behind Neil Brooks.
Olympic and Commonwealth Success
At the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, Greg only competed in the relay event. He, along with Michael Delany, Neil Brooks, and Mark Stockwell, won a silver medal. They finished second to the United States team.
Greg continued his success at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland. There, he won two gold medals. One was for the 100-meter freestyle race. The other was for the 4x100-meter freestyle relay. He also earned a bronze medal in the 4x100-meter medley relay at the same games.
Greg was also a scholarship holder at the Australian Institute of Sport. This is a special place where athletes train to become the best.
More About Swimming Medals
- List of Commonwealth Games medallists in swimming (men)
- List of Olympic medalists in swimming (men)
External Links
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- Gregory Fasala at Olympics.com (archived: OlympicChannel.com and Olympic.org)
See also
In Spanish: Greg Fasala para niños
