Basil Francis
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Basil M.•Francis (Heal-) |
| Used name | Basil•Francis |
| Born | 21 February 1915 in Searsmont, Maine (USA) |
| Died | 23 March 1974 in Barnstable, Massachusetts (USA) |
| Affiliations | Boston Swimming Association, Boston (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Basil Francis was born as Basil Heal in Searsmont, Maine. When he was 5-years-old he was adopted by Arthur Rowland Francis and Marion Hunt Francis, and took the name Basil Francis.
Francis competed in the 200 breaststroke at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics, but did not get past the first round. He was third at the 1932 Olympic Trials. Francis competed for the Boston Swimming Association. He worked as a telephone company engineer. Francis was inducted into the Rhode Island Aquatic Hall of Fame in 1982.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | USA |
Basil Francis | |||
| 200 metres Breaststroke, Men (Olympic) | 4 h1 r1/3 |