Alison Fitch

Alison Rachel Fitch MNZM (born 18 February 1980 in Hamilton, New Zealand) is a New Zealand swimming competitor. She won a bronze medal in the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay at the 2006 Commonwealth Games.

Alison Fitch
Personal information
Full nameAlison Rachel Fitch
Born (1980-02-18) 18 February 1980
Hamilton, New Zealand
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight69 kg (152 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
College teamNorth Shore Swimming Club

Career

Fitch was one of the 14 swimmers who represented New Zealand at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States.[1] Fitch was in a team with Anna Wilson, Dionne Bainbridge, and Sarah Catherwood to compete in the 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay.[1] They came fifth in their heat and did not qualify for the final;[2] their overall placement was 11th out of 21 teams.[3]

She also competed at 2004 Olympic Games.[4]

Fitch won a bronze medal with Lauren Boyle, Helen Norfolk and Melissa Ingram in the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay at the 2006 Commonwealth Games.

In the 2008 New Year Honours, Fitch was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to swimming.[5]

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "New Zealand Swimming at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Games". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  2. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Swimming at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Games: Women's 4 × 200 metres Freestyle Relay Round One". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  3. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Swimming at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Games: Women's 4 × 200 metres Freestyle Relay". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  4. Profile at the New Zealand Olympic Committee website
  5. "New Year honours list 2008". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 2007. Retrieved 1 November 2017.


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