Eugene Bolden
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Eugene Thomas•Bolden |
| Used name | Eugene•Bolden |
| Born | 23 July 1899 in Memphis, Tennessee (USA) |
| Died | 6 September 1991 in St. Louis, Missouri (USA) |
| Affiliations | Illinois AC, Chicago (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Eugene Bolden swam for the Illinois Athletic Club. He was 1920 AAU Champion in the 1-mile swim, which doubled that year as the Olympic Trials. Bolden also set a record for a 10-mile swim that he did in the Delaware River. He was a machinist’s mate, 1st class aviation, in the US Navy.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | USA |
Eugene Bolden | |||
| 1,500 metres Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | 5 |