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Alison Rachel Fitch MNZM (also known as Aly Fitch; born 18 February 1980 in Hamilton, New Zealand) is a New Zealand swimming competitor. She won a bronze medal in the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay at the 2006 Commonwealth Games.

Alison Fitch

Fitch in 2018
Personal information
Birth name	Alison Rachel Fitch
Nickname(s)	Aly Fitch
Born	(1980-02-18) 18 February 1980 (age 42) Hamilton, New Zealand
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight	69 kg (152 lb)
Sport
Sport	Swimming
Strokes	Freestyle
College team	North Shore Swimming Club
Medal record Commonwealth Games 2006 Melbourne 4x200m freestyle

Career

Fitch was one of the 14 swimmers who represented New Zealand at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States.[1] Fitch was in a team with Anna Wilson, Dionne Bainbridge, and Sarah Catherwood to compete in the 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay.[1] They came fifth in their heat and did not qualify for the final;[2] their overall placement was 11th out of 21 teams.[3]

She also competed at 2004 Olympic Games.[4]

Fitch won a bronze medal with Lauren Boyle, Helen Norfolk and Melissa Ingram in the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay at the 2006 Commonwealth Games.

In the 2008 New Year Honours, Fitch was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to swimming.[5]

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