Susan Laird
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Susanne E. "Susan"•Laird (-Scavey) |
| Used name | Susan•Laird |
| Born | 18 July 1908 in Homestead, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Died | 7 November 1933 (aged 25 years 3 months 20 days) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Affiliations | Carnegie Library Athletic Club, Homestead (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Susan Laird attended Temple University, graduating in 1930. She started swimming at age 14 as therapy after developing Sydenham’s chorea (often called St. Vitus’ Dance), a neurologic disorder characterized by spasmodic jerking of the limbs and head. Laird was US Junior Champion in the 100 yard freestyle in 1926. After college she became a girls’ coach and physical education at Homestead High School near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Laird died tragically when only 25-years-old from a rare blood disorder and subsequent pneumonia.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | USA |
Susan Laird | |||
| 100 metres Freestyle, Women (Olympic) | 5 | |||||
| 4 × 100 metres Freestyle Relay, Women (Olympic) | United States | 1 |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Set a World Record in Long Course Swimming (4×100 m freestyle relay – 9 August 1928 - 9 August 1928: 4:55.6 (9 August 1928; Amsterdam, NED))