Đurđica Bjedov
Đurđica Bjedov (born April 5, 1947 in Split ) is a former Yugoslav swimmer with Croatian nationality.
At the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City , she was Olympic champion in the 100 m chest and won the silver medal in the 200 m chest. She is the only Yugoslav swimmer to ever become an Olympic swimming champion.
In 1987 she was inducted into the international swimming pool 's hall of fame .
Web links
- Đurđica Bjedov in the International Swimming Hall of Fame (English)
- Đurđica Bjedov in the Sports-Reference database (English; archived from the original )
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SURNAME | Bjedov, Đurđica |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Bjedov, Durdica |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Yugoslav swimmer |
DATE OF BIRTH | April 5, 1947 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Split |