Lynn Skrifvars
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Lynn Ellen•Skrifvars (-Nelson) |
| Used name | Lynn•Skrifvars |
| Born | 8 February 1951 in Lynwood, California (USA) |
| Measurements | 173 cm / 59 kg |
| Affiliations | Phillips 66, Long Beach (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Lynn Skrifvars was primarily a backstroker, but also won a gold medal at the 1971 Pan American Games in the 4x100 freestyle relay. She swam for the Phillips 66 Club in Long Beach, California and attended Cal State Long Beach. Skrifvars earned her degree in physical therapy and worked as a physiotherapist. She also competed in a few masters swimming events.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | USA |
Lynn Skrifvars | |||
| 4 × 100 metres Freestyle Relay, Women (Olympic) | United States | 1 | ||||
| 200 metres Backstroke, Women (Olympic) | 13 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (1–0–0 1971 Cali SWI gold: 4×100 m freestyle relay)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Universiade (0–1–0 1970 Torino SWI silver: 100 m backstroke)