Gwynne Evans

Gwynne Evans (September 3, 1880 – January 12, 1965), an American competition swimmer and water-polo player, represented the United States at the 1904 Summer Olympics.[2][3][4]

Gwynne Evans
Personal information
National teamUnited States
Born(1880-09-03)September 3, 1880
Missouri
DiedJanuary 12, 1965(1965-01-12) (aged 84)[1]
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle, water polo
ClubMissouri Athletic Club
Medal record
Representing the United States
Olympic Games
Men's swimming
Bronze medal – third place 1904 St. Louis 4x50 yd freestyle
Men's water polo
Bronze medal – third place 1904 St. Louis Water polo

Olympic Career

At the 1904 Olympics in St. Louis, Missouri, he won two bronze medals as a member of the third-placed American team in the 4x50-yard freestyle relay, and as a member of the third-placed Missouri Athletic Club team in the Olympic water-polo tournament.[3]

See also

References

  1. "Gwynne Evans Funeral Will Be Tomorrow". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Lee Enterprises. January 13, 1965. p. 1. Retrieved February 12, 2019 via Newspapers.com. icon of an open green padlock
  2. "Gwynne Evans". Olympedia. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  3. "Gwynne Evans". Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  4. "Gwynne Evans - Behind the Name". www.behindthename.com. Retrieved 2023-08-04.


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