Marian Gilman

Marian Ulmer Gilman (July 2, 1914 – June 23, 1996), also known by her married name Marian Sharpe, was an American competition swimmer who represented the United States at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. As a 14-year-old, Gilman placed fourth in the event final of the women's 100-meter backstroke with a time of 1:24.2.

Marian Gilman
Personal information
Full nameMarian Ulmer Gilman
National team United States
Born(1914-07-02)July 2, 1914
Berkeley, California
DiedJune 23, 1996(1996-06-23) (aged 81)
Yuba City, California
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesBackstroke
ClubNeptune Beach Swim Club

Her brother, Ralph Gilman, swam for the United States in the 1936 Summer Olympics.


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