Lynne Allsup
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Lynne Marie•Allsup (-Olson) |
| Used name | Lynne•Allsup |
| Born | 2 January 1949 in Bloomington, Illinois (USA) |
| Died | 16 May 2023 in Midland, Michigan (USA) |
| Measurements | 163 cm / 59 kg |
| Affiliations | Bloomington Swim Club, Bloomington (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Lynne Allsup swam in the 1964 Olympics when she was only 15-years-old. She swam for Bloomington High School in Illinois, and the Bloomington Swim Club. At Tokyo Allsup competed in the heats of the 4x100 freestyle relay. She later attended Central Michigan University, graduating in 1971, and swam briefly in masters events later in life. However, at those masters events she met her husband Richard Olson, marrying in 1985.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | USA |
Lynne Allsup | |||
| 4 × 100 metres Freestyle Relay, Women (Olympic) | United States | 1 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Universiade (1–1–0 1967 Tokyo SWI gold: 4×100 m freestyle relay, silver: 100 m freestyle)
- Listed in Olympians Who Set a World Record in Long Course Swimming (4×100 m freestyle relay – 28 September 1964 - 15 October 1964: 4:07.6 (28 September 1964; Los Angeles, USA))