Don McDermott

Donald Joseph McDermott (December 7, 1929 – November 1, 2020) was an American speed skater. He was born in The Bronx, New York. At the 1952 Olympics in Oslo McDermott was silver medalist in the 500 meters.[1] On November 2, 2020, it was announced that McDermott had died at the age of 90.[2]

Don McDermott
Personal information
Born(1929-12-07)December 7, 1929
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
DiedNovember 1, 2020(2020-11-01) (aged 90)
Medal record
Men's speed skating
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1952 Oslo 500 m

References

  1. "1952 Winter Olympics – Oslo, Norway – Speed Skating" Archived 2007-04-07 at the Wayback Machine. databaseolympics.com. Retrieved on February 27, 2008.
  2. "1952 Speedskating Silver Medalist Don McDermott Passes Away At 90". Team USA. Archived from the original on November 4, 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2020.


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