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My Take
Lynn Burke is the kind of athlete I find genuinely inspiring. A 1960 Rome Olympic backstroke champion and a holder of world records in two events, she reached the summit in an era without the polished development machinery athletes enjoy today. Backstroke is a lonely discipline, staring at the sky and trusting only your own rhythm, and that demands a particular kind of inner steel. Her induction into the International Swimming Hall of Fame feels entirely earned. She later lived as Lynn McConville, but for me the enduring image is a young woman from New York touching the wall first on the world stage. That moment deserves to be remembered.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lynn Burke
- Name (Japanese)
- リン・バーク
- Reading
- りん・ばーく
- Born
- March 22, 1943 (age 83)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Goat
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Height
- 173 cm
- Occupation
- swimmer
2. Background
- High school
- Flushing High School
Awards & achievements
- International Swimming Hall of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Lynn Burke born?
Born March 22, 1943 (age 83).
Where is Lynn Burke from?
Lynn Burke is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Lynn Burke do?
Lynn Burke works as swimmer.
How tall is Lynn Burke?
Lynn Burke is 173 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.