Lynn Skrifvars

Lynn Skrifvars

Skrifvars (left) at the 1972 Olympics
Personal information
Full name	Lynn Ellen Skrifvars
National team	United States
Born	(1951-02-08) February 8, 1951 Lynwood, California, U.S.
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight	130 lb (59 kg)
Sport
Sport	Swimming
Strokes	Backstroke, freestyle
Club	Phillips 66
Medal record Representing the United States Pan American Games 1971 Cali 4×100 m freestyle Summer Universiade 1970 Turin 100 m backstroke

Lynn Ellen Skrifvars (born February 8, 1951), also known by her married name Lynn Nelson, is an American former competition swimmer who won a gold medal in the 4×100 m freestyle at the 1971 Pan American Games. Next year she swam for the gold medal-winning U.S. 4×100 m team at the 1972 Olympics, but did not receive a medal because she did not swim in the final. Individually, she competed in the preliminary heats of the 200-meter backstroke.

Skrifvars earned a degree in physical therapy from the California State University, Long Beach and later worked as a physiotherapist. She also competed in masters swimming events.