Thelma Kalama
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Thelma Hildegard•Kalama (-Aiu) |
| Used name | Thelma•Kalama |
| Nick/petnames | Keko |
| Born | 24 March 1931 in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi (USA) |
| Died | 17 May 1999 in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi (USA) |
| Affiliations | Hawaii Swim Club |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Thelma Kalama got to the 1948 Olympic Trials because Hawaiian beach boys took up a collection among the bathers so she could afford the trip. She placed fourth at both the 100m and 400m freestyle events at the trials, which earned her a relay spot at the Olympics. She won three AAU titles and set one American record for the 400m freestyle. Thelma Kalama later joined the marines, eventually becoming a sergeant. She also attended college at Miami of Ohio and was married for a short time.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | USA |
Thelma Kalama | |||
| 4 × 100 metres Freestyle Relay, Women (Olympic) | United States | 1 | Gold |