Gordon Chalmers (swimmer)

Gordon Chalmers
Personal information
Born (1911-02-24)February 24, 1911
Cranford, New Jersey, United States
Died January 18, 2000(2000-01-18) (aged 88)
Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States
Sport
Sport Swimming

Gordon Chalmers (February 24, 1911 January 18, 2000) was an American swimmer. He competed in the men's 100 metre backstroke at the 1932 Summer Olympics.[1]

A resident of East Orange, New Jersey, Chalmers won the title in the 100-yard backstroke at the national interscholastic aquatic champions at Columbia University in March 1930, leading East Orange High School to a second-place team finish.[2]

References

  1. "Gordon Chalmers Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  2. Staff. "PHILADELPHIA WINS SCHOOL TITLE SWIM; Catholic High School First With 14 Points in National Meet in Columbia Pool. EAST ORANGE NEXT WITH 10", The New York Times, March 16, 1930. Accessed September 11, 2016. "Gordon Chalmers of East Orange achieved the outstanding performance in capturing the 100-yard backstroke title."
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