Perry McGillivray
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Perry McGillivray (August 5, 1893 – July 27, 1944) (age 50) was an American
swimmer and water polo
player who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics
and 1920 Summer Olympics
.
In the 1912 Olympics he competed in the 100-metre freestyle
and reached the semifinal. He also was a member of the United States' 4×200 m freestyle relay team, which won a silver medal.
Eight years later he was fourth in the 100-metre backstroke and won a gold medal as a member of the United States' 4×200 m freestyle relay team. He also played three matches in the United States water polo team, which got a fourth place.
United States
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swimmer and water polo
Water polo
Water polo is a team water sport. The playing team consists of six field players and one goalkeeper. The winner of the game is the team that scores more goals. Game play involves swimming, treading water , players passing the ball while being defended by opponents, and scoring by throwing into a...
player who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics
1912 Summer Olympics
The 1912 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden, between 5 May and 27 July 1912. Twenty-eight nations and 2,407 competitors, including 48 women, competed in 102 events in 14 sports...
and 1920 Summer Olympics
1920 Summer Olympics
The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
.
In the 1912 Olympics he competed in the 100-metre freestyle
Freestyle swimming
Freestyle is an unregulated swimming style used in swimming competitions according to the rules of FINA. The front crawl stroke is almost universally used during a freestyle race, as this style is generally the fastest...
and reached the semifinal. He also was a member of the United States' 4×200 m freestyle relay team, which won a silver medal.
Eight years later he was fourth in the 100-metre backstroke and won a gold medal as a member of the United States' 4×200 m freestyle relay team. He also played three matches in the United States water polo team, which got a fourth place.