Kristin Jacobi

{{short description|New Zealand swimmer}}

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Kristin Mary Jacobi (born 16 October 1931) is a former competitive swimmer from New Zealand.

Swimming career

At the 1950 British Empire Games held in Auckland, she won the silver medal as part of the women's 440 yard freestyle relay. Her teammates in the relay were Norma Bridson, Winifred Griffin and Joan Hastings.[http://www.commonwealthgames.org.nz/Athletes/AthleteProfile.aspx?print=&id=0&ContactID=26864 Profile at the New Zealand Olympic Committee] Jacobi also recorded a 12th place finish in the 110 yard freestyle. At the time of selection, Jacobi was an 18 year old university student.{{Cite news |date=4 January 1950 |title=EMPIRE GAMES TEAM |url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AG19500104.2.52 |access-date=9 March 2025 |work=Ashburton Guardian |pages=5}}

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