Marilyn Corson

Marilyn Corson, born on June 6, 1950, in Parry Sound, Ontario, is a distinguished Canadian swimmer who made her mark in the world of competitive swimming. She is best known for her remarkable performance at the 1968 Summer Olympics, where she earned a bronze medal, representing Canada. Her journey in swimming began at the tender age of six, influenced by her family's rich legacy in the sport.

Marilyn's swimming prowess was nurtured by her parents, Bruce Corson Sr. and Rose Mary Mann Corson Dawson, the latter being a highly regarded swim coach. Her lineage includes notable figures such as her grandfather, Matthew Mann, who was a coach for the 1952 American Olympic team and a Hall of Fame head coach at the University of Michigan from 1925 to 1954. Additionally, she was the step-daughter of Buck Dawson, the director of Fort Lauderdale's International Swimming Hall of Fame.

After her Olympic endeavors, Marilyn continued to excel in her career, swimming for Michigan State and competing in the 1972 Summer Olympics. Transitioning from athletics to academia, she pursued a career in interior design, establishing her own company. Her passion for education led her to obtain a Doctorate, after which she became a professor of Art and Design at both the Savannah College of Art and Design and Adrian College in Michigan.