Gary Chapman
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Gary Arthur•Chapman |
| Used name | Gary•Chapman |
| Born | 17 September 1937 in Brighton-Le-Sands, New South Wales (AUS) |
| Died | 23 September 1978 in near Little Bay, New South Wales (AUS) |
| Affiliations | ?, New South Wales, (AUS) |
| NOC |  Australia |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Gary Chapman had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1956 Olympics 100 metres Freestyle; 1st in the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 440 yards Freestyle, 1st in the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 4×220 yards Freestyle Relay (with David Hawkins, Jon Henricks, and Rex Aubrey), 1st in the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 4×220 yards Freestyle Relay (with John Konrads, John Devitt, and the non-Olympian J. Wilkinson), 1st in the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 4×110 yards Medley Relay (with John Monckton, John Devitt, and Terry Gathercole), 2nd in the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 110 yards Freestyle, 3rd in the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 1650 yards Freestyle. In the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 440 yards freestyle Chapman finished fifth.
He died in a boat accident.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | AUS |
Gary Chapman | |||
| 100 metres Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze | ||||
| 4 × 200 metres Freestyle Relay, Men (Olympic) | Australia | 1 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Set a World Record in Long Course Swimming (4×100 m freestyle relay – 3 May 1958 - 21 July 1959: 3:46.3 (3 May 1958; Brisbane, AUS))
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (4–1–1 1954 Vancouver SWI gold: 440 yards freestyle and 4×220 yards freestyle, bronze: 1650 yards freestyle; 1958 Cardiff SWI gold: 4×220 yards freestyle and 4×110 yards medley, silver: 110 yards freestyle)
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (Died in a boat accident.)