Edwin Paul Swatek (January 7, 1885 – January 2, 1966) was an American backstroke swimmer and water polo player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.[1]
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Full name | Edwin Paul Swatek | ||||||||||
National team | United States | ||||||||||
Born | (1885-01-07)January 7, 1885 Chicago, Illinois | ||||||||||
Died | January 2, 1966(1966-01-02) (aged 80) Camarillo, California | ||||||||||
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Sport | Swimming | ||||||||||
Strokes | Backstroke, water polo | ||||||||||
Club | Chicago Athletic Association | ||||||||||
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In the 1904 Olympics he won a silver medal as a member of the Chicago Athletic Association water polo team. He also competed in 100 yard backstroke event, but without winning a medal. It is also possible that he participated in the 50 yard freestyle competition and in the 100 yard freestyle event.[citation needed]
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