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Joy Cushman

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Joy Cushman is an American swimmer.[1][2]

Biography

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Cushman was born in Houston, Texas.[3]

Between 1958 and 1963, Cushman was the chair of AAU Synchronized Swimming and, between 1956 and 1975, she was a member of the United States Olympic Committee Board of Directors.[3]

In 2018, Cushman was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.[4]

Medals and recognition

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  • FINA Silver Pin[3]
  • Lillian MacKellar Distinguished Service Award[3]
  • Milby Hall of Fame[5]

References

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  1. ^ Barron, David (December 25, 2018). "Hall of Fame inductee Joy Cushman helped popularize synchronized swimming in Houston and beyond". Houston Chronicle.
  2. ^ "Joy Cushman". Texas Swimming & Diving Hall of Fame.
  3. ^ a b c d "Joy Cushman - Hall of Fame Contributor".
  4. ^ "Joy Cushman Inducted into International Swimming Hall of Fame". Archived from the original on 2022-11-01.
  5. ^ "Milby Athletics Hall of Fame / Overview". www.houstonisd.org.