Michael Delany facts for kids
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| Born | 22 August 1965 Sydney, New South Wales |
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| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 84 kg (185 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Swimming | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Strokes | Freestyle | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Michael William Delany (born 22 August 1965) is an Australian former swimmer. He was known for his fast freestyle sprints in the 1980s. Michael won a silver medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. This big win was for the 4×100-metre freestyle relay race.
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The "Mean Machine" Team
Michael Delany was a key part of a famous swimming team. They were known as the "Mean Machine." This team first competed at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Australia.
Winning Gold in Brisbane
At the 1982 Commonwealth Games, Michael teamed up with Neil Brooks, Greg Fasala, and Graeme Brewer. Together, they won a gold medal! This was in the 4×100-metre freestyle relay. The team got their cool nickname because three of them shaved their heads for the race. It was a bold look for a winning team!
Individual Medal Success
Besides the team event, Michael also did well on his own. In the individual 100-metre freestyle race, he earned a bronze medal. He finished just behind his teammates Neil Brooks and Greg Fasala.
Olympic Silver Medalist
Michael Delany continued his success at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Relay Race
In Los Angeles, Michael competed in the 4×100-metre freestyle relay again. This time, his teammates were Greg Fasala, Neil Brooks, and Mark Stockwell. They swam incredibly well and won a silver medal! They finished right behind the strong team from the United States.
Individual Olympic Race
Michael also swam in the individual 100-metre freestyle event at the Olympics. He won his heat, which means he was the fastest in his qualifying race. His time was 51.22 seconds. Even with this great swim, he did not move on to the next round.
See also
In Spanish: Michael Delany para niños
- List of Commonwealth Games medallists in swimming (men)
- List of Olympic medalists in swimming (men)
