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Tony Lawson

Diving

Age

54

Olympic History

Atlanta 1996

Career Events

Diving Men's 10m Platform

 

Tony's Story

Anthony Jasen “Tony” Lawson is a former Australian diver who represented Australia at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. Born in Newcastle, New South Wales, on 17 February 1972, Lawson specialised in the men's 10-metre platform event.

At the Atlanta Olympics, Lawson competed in the men's 10-metre platform competition, finishing 28th overall.

Following his Olympic appearance, Lawson continued to compete internationally and later achieved success in major diving events, including winning a silver medal at the 1999 Diving World Cup in synchronized platform diving and earning medals on the FINA Diving Grand Prix circuit.

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