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)
References
External links
Melissa Gorman at Swimming Australia (archived)