Albert Schwartz (swimmer)

Albert L. Schwartz (December 21, 1907 – December 7, 1986) was an American competition swimmer who represented the United States at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. Schwartz received a bronze medal for his performance in the men's 100-meter freestyle, finishing third in a time of 58.8 seconds in the event final.[1]

For the American zoologist, see Albert Schwartz (zoologist).
Albert Schwartz
Personal information
Nickname(s)"Al"
National team United States
Born(1907-12-21)December 21, 1907
Chicago, Illinois
DiedDecember 7, 1986(1986-12-07) (aged 77)
Los Angeles, California
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
ClubIllinois Athletic Club
College teamNorthwestern University
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing the United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1932 Los Angeles 100 m freestyle

Schwartz first became a national swimming champion at Marshall High School in Chicago.[2] While attending Northwestern University, he became the first swimmer to score a triple victory at the NCAA championships when he took three freestyle titles at the 1930 indoor meet. Playing for the Illinois AC, Schwartz was on six winning teams at the AAU water polo championships.[1] An exceptionally consistent performer, at one time he held all national swimming records from 550 to 220 yards.[3]

After graduating from Northwestern, Schwartz attended law school at the University of Chicago and later practiced law in California.

Honors

He was a member of the U.S. Olympians, the National Swimming Hall of Fame, and the USA Water Polo Hall of Fame as a 1981 inductee.[2]

See also

References
  1. "olympics.com, Albert Schwartz".
  2. "Funeral Announcements, Schwartz, Albert L.", Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, pg. 46, 18 December 1986
  3. "Northwestern University Sports, Albert Schwartz".


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