Murray Rose: Biography, Facts and Career
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Iain Murray Rose, (6 January 1939 – 15 April 2012) was an Australian swimmer, who swam for the University of Southern California, and worked as an actor, sports commentator and marketing executive. He was a six-time Olympic medalist (four gold, one silver, one bronze), and at one time held the world records in the 400-metre, 800-metre, and 1500-metre freestyle (long course). He made his Olympic debut at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne as a 17-year-old and won three Olympic medals, all gold. Four years later, as a 21-year-old, he won three Olympic medals (one gold, one silver, one bronze) at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy.
Quick facts about Murray Rose
- Full name: Murray Rose
- Born: 1939-01-06
- Nationality: Australia
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q362362
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Who is Murray Rose?
Iain Murray Rose, (6 January 1939 – 15 April 2012) was an Australian swimmer, who swam for the University of Southern California, and worked as an actor, sports commentator and marketing executive.
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Murray Rose is Australia.
When was Murray Rose born?
Murray Rose was born on 1939-01-06.



