Dave Lindsay
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | David Powell "Dave"•Lindsay |
| Used name | Dave•Lindsay |
| Born | 12 November 1906 in Wellington, Wellington (NZL) |
| Died | 12 December 1943 in near Orsogna, Chieti (ITA) |
| NOC |  New Zealand |
Biography
Dave Lindsay won the national titles for the 440 yards and 880 yards freestyle each on five occasions between 1927 and 1934. A lieutenant in the 2nd New Zealand Division in World War II, he was killed in the battle for Orsogna in southern Italy. He and seven other members of his platoon were victims of a shell from an Allied 25-pounder that fired short.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | NZL |
Dave Lindsay | |||
| 400 metres Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | 3 h6 r1/3 | |||||
| 1,500 metres Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | 4 h2 r1/3 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†12 December 1943. Killed in the battle for Orsogna in southern Italy. He and seven other members of his platoon were victims of a shell from an Allied 25-pounder that fired short.)