Ilsa Konrads arrived with her brother and parents from Lativa in 1949. Ilsa and brother John, also a champion swimmer, became known as the "Konrads Kids". Ilsa broke 12 individual world records, including 800m, 1500m, 880yds, 1650yds freestyle and six team world records. After retirement from competition she worked in Australian publishing.
Please note alternative access routes are in place for entry to the Gallery from the visitor car park from Monday 24 August to Wednesday 26 August. Please follow signage and directions from staff.




