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Richard Fitch Cleveland (September 21, 1929 – July 27, 2002) was an American competition swimmer, three-time Pan American Games champion, and former world record-holder in the 100 meters and 100 yard events.[2][1]

Dick Cleveland
Cleveland in 1954
Personal information
Full nameRichard Fitch Cleveland
Nickname(s)"Dick," "Spoofy"
National team United States
Born(1929-09-21)September 21, 1929
Honolulu, Hawaii
DiedJuly 27, 2002(2002-07-27) (aged 72)
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Height6 ft (183 cm)[1]
Weight140–195 lb (64–88 kg)[1]
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
College teamOhio State University
Medal record
Representing United States
Pan American Games
1951 Buenos Aires 100 m freestyle
1951 Buenos Aires 4×200 m freestyle
1951 Buenos Aires 3×100 m medley

Cleveland enrolled at Ohio State University, where he swam for the Ohio State Buckeyes swimming and diving team in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) competition.

At the 1951 Pan American Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he won gold medals in the men's 3×100-meter medley relay, 4×200-meter freestyle relay, and 100-meter freestyle. At the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland, he competed in the 100-meter freestyle but failed to reach the final. He retired from competitions in 1955.[2][1]


See also



References


  1. "Richard Cleveland (USA)". ISHOF.org. International Swimming Hall of Fame.[dead link]
  2. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Dick Cleveland". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18.





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