Jean Stewart
For the illegitimate daughter of James V of Scotland, see Lady Jean Stewart.
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Jean Hurring (née Stewart, born 23 December 1930) is a former swimmer from New Zealand.[1] She represented her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, 1952 and 1956. In 1952 she won the bronze medal in the women's 100 metres backstroke.[2]
Stewart also won medals in the 110 yards backstroke at the Empire Games; silver in 1950 and bronze in 1954.
Born in Dunedin in 1930, Stewart was educated at Otago Girls' High School.[3] She married fellow swimmer Lincoln Hurring. Their son is world silver medalist swimmer Gary Hurring.
References
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- ↑ Olympic profile from Sports Reference
- ↑ McMurran, Alistair (20 November 2009). "Otago Girls High School honours its Olympians". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 12 July 2013.