Linda McGill
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Nickname | Linda Carol McGill | ||||||||||||||||||||
| National team | Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 17 December 1945 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 30 July 2025 (aged 79) Robina, Queensland, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Swimming | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Strokes | Breaststroke, butterfly, medley | ||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Linda Carol McGill (17 December 1945 – 30 July 2025), also known by her married name Linda Kruk, was an Australian competition swimmer noted both for achievements at the Commonwealth Games and in long-distance swimming. At age 30, McGill set a record for the fastest and only swim around Hong Kong Island which stood for over 40 years, and still holds the record for the fastest swim in a counterclockwise direction.