Gordon Chalmers (swimmer)

Gordon Chalmers
Biographical details
Born(1911-02-24)February 24, 1911
Cranford, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedJanuary 18, 2000(2000-01-18) (aged 88)
Hendersonville, North Carolina, U.S.
Playing career
Swimming
c. 1931–1934Franklin & Marshall
Soccer
c. 1931–1935Franklin & Marshall
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Swimming
1940–1941Lafayette
1941–1942Lehigh
1944–1946Lehigh
1947–1959Army
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1959–1966Iowa State
1967–1973Indiana State

Gordon H. "Slim" Chalmers (February 24, 1911 – January 18, 2000) was an American swimmer, swimming coach, and college athletics administrator. He competed in the men's 100 metre backstroke at the 1932 Summer Olympics.[1] He served as the athletic director at Iowa State University from 1959 to 1966 and at Indiana State University from 1967 to 1973

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. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Gordon Chalmers Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. 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."