Ross Wales

Ross Elliott Wales (born October 17, 1947) is an American former competition swimmer and Olympic Games medalist. He represented the United States at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, where he received a bronze medal in the men's 100-meter butterfly, finishing behind compatriots Doug Russell and Mark Spitz.[1][2]

Ross Wales
Personal information
Full nameRoss Elliott Wales
National teamUnited States
Born (1947-10-17) October 17, 1947
Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight165 lb (75 kg)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesButterfly
ClubPrinceton Aquatic Association
College teamPrinceton University
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing the United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1968 Mexico City 100 m butterfly
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 1967 Winnipeg 100 m butterfly

Wales was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 2004.[3]

See also

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Swimming at the 1968 Ciudad de México Summer Games: Men's 100 metres butterfly". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved January 13, 2012.
  2. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ross Wales". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020.
  3. "Ross Wales (USA) – Honor Contributor". ISHOF.org. International Swimming Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on November 24, 2010.


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