Hveger, Ragnhild (1920–)
Hveger, Ragnhild (1920–)
Danish swimmer. Born Dec 10, 1920, in Denmark.
Broke 42 world records at various distances (1936–42); held world records in the 200–, 400–, 800- and 1,500-meters which stood for 15 years; won a silver medal in the 400-meter freestyle at Berlin Olympics (1936). Elected to International Swimming Hall of Fame (1966).
See also Women in World History.
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