Shirley Stobs
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Shirley Anne•Stobs (-Davis) |
| Used name | Shirley•Stobs |
| Born | 20 May 1942 in Miami, Florida (USA) |
| Measurements | 162 cm / 56 kg |
| Affiliations | Miami Shores CC, Miami Shores (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Shirley Stobs finished fourth in the 100 metre freestyle at the 1960 US Olympic Trials, which qualified her for the 4x100 relay team in Roma. With that team she won a gold medal and helped them set a world record for the event. Stobs won one AAU title, in the 1959 100 yd freestyle. She competed at the 1959 Pan American Games, winning gold in the 4x100 freestyle, and a silver medal in the 200 metre freestyle. Stobs swam for the Miami Shore AC.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | USA |
Shirley Stobs | |||
| 4 × 100 metres Freestyle Relay, Women (Olympic) | United States | 1 | Gold |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (1–1–0 1959 Chicago SWI gold: 4×100 m freestyle relay, silver: 200 m freestyle)
- Listed in Olympians Who Set a World Record in Long Course Swimming (4×100 m freestyle relay – 3 September 1960 - 31 July 1964: 4:08.9 (3 September 1960; Roma, ITA))