Karl Byrom
Karl was the Australian Champion from 1966 to 1970 winning gold in 100m & 200m Backstroke and the 200m and 400m individual medley.
Swimming
1951
- Status: Pending1968Olympic Games Mexico aged 17.
- Status: Pending1971100m Backstroke (1:02.3) 6th place
- Status: Pending1972200m Backstroke (2:20.7) 5th place
- Status: Pending1973400m Individual Medley (5:11.9) 3rd place
Beginnings
Karl born and educated in the district and resided in Lambeth Street Panania. While attending Panania Primary School he would win the Harold Hardwick Memorial Trophy in consecutive years, 1962 and 1963, for the 100 Metres Boys State Primary Schools Open Championship.
Achievements
In 1967 Karl would smash his seventh record and win his fourth individual title at the NSW Swimming Championships and was a member of North Cronulla Surf Life Saving.
Post Representation
Karl would retire and live in Canada after his marriage.