Robert Abernethy (swimmer)

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Robert Abernethy
Personal information
Full nameRobert James Abernethy
NicknameRob
Nationality Australia
Born1971 (age 52–53)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing  Australia
World Championships (SC)
Bronze medal – third place 1993 Palma 50 m freestyle

Robert James Abernethy (born 1971) was an Australian swimmer specialising in freestyle sprint events. He is best known for winning the bronze medal at the inaugural 1993 FINA Short Course World Championships in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. He also competed for his native country at the 1995 Summer Universiade in Fukuoka, Japan.

On 23 June 2000, he was awarded the Australian Sports Medal.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Robert Abernethy". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 30 December 2012.

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