Karen Moras, one of Australia's finest middle distance swimmers, set world records in the 400m and 800m freestyle, won three gold medals at the 1970 Edinburgh Commonwealth Games, and bronze in the 400m at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. She emerged from the Ryde Swimming Club, where her talents were fostered by renowned swimming coach, Forbes Carlile. Although she set multiple world records she peaked between Olympics and was unable to capture gold at Olympic level.

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