Melissa Gorman
Introduction '''Melissa Anne Gorman''' (born 11 December 1985) is an Australian long-distance swimmer who specialises in long-distance freestyle and open-water events.
Career At the 2006 Commonwealth Games, Gorman won a silver medal in the 800 m freestyle.At the 2008 Summer Olympics, Gorman finished 15th in the Women's 10 km open water marathon and 17th in the 800 m freestyle.At the 2009 World Aquatics Championships, Gorman stunned Olympic champion Larisa Ilchenko to win gold in the women's 5 km.At the 2010 Commonwealth Games, Gorman won a bronze medal in the 800 m freestyle.At the 2010 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships, Gorman won a gold medal in the women's 1500 m freestyle and set a new Commonwealth record.At the 2012 Summer Olympics, Gorman finished 10th in the women's 10 km open water marathon.
See also * List of World Aquatics Championships medalists in swimming (women)* List of Commonwealth Games medallists in swimming (women)
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