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 on August 22, 1965, is a former Australian swimmer. He was a sprint freestyle swimmer in the 1980s. Michael is famous for winning a silver medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. He was part of the 4×100-metre freestyle relay team.
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Michael Delany's Swimming Journey
Michael Delany was a talented swimmer from Australia. He competed in freestyle events, which are races where swimmers can use any stroke they want. Michael became well-known in the 1980s for his speed in the water.
The "Mean Machine" Team
Michael Delany was a key member of a famous Australian swimming team. This team was nicknamed the "Mean Machine." They got this name after three of the swimmers shaved their heads for a race.
The "Mean Machine" first competed at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Australia. Michael Delany teamed up with Neil Brooks, Greg Fasala, and Graeme Brewer. Together, they won a gold medal in the 4×100-metre freestyle relay race. This was a big win for Australia!
Individual Success at the Commonwealth Games
At the same 1982 Commonwealth Games, Michael also competed in an individual race. He swam in the 100-metre freestyle event. In this race, he won a bronze medal. His teammates, Neil Brooks and Greg Fasala, finished ahead of him.
Olympic Silver Medal in Los Angeles
In 1984, Michael Delany went to the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, USA. He was part of the 4×100-metre freestyle relay team again. This time, his teammates were Greg Fasala, Neil Brooks, and Mark Stockwell.
The Australian team swam incredibly well. They earned a silver medal, finishing just behind the strong United States team. This was a huge achievement for Michael and his team.
Individual Olympic Race
Michael also competed in the individual 100-metre freestyle event at the 1984 Olympics. He won his heat, which is an early race in the competition. His time was 51.22 seconds. However, even with this fast time, 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)
