Bill Orthwein
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | William Robert "Bill"•Orthwein |
| Used name | Bill•Orthwein |
| Born | 16 October 1881 in St. Louis, Missouri (USA) |
| Died | 2 October 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri (USA) |
| Affiliations | Missouri AC, St. Louis (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
Biography
Bill Orthwein was the first of many Yale graduates to win an Olympic swimming medal. At the 1904 Olympics he represented the Missouri AC and, in addition to his relay medal, he placed fourth in the 100m freestyle. Orthwein later attended Washington University Law School and became a prominent attorney in St. Louis. He also entered politics, once running for governor of Missouri, although he was defeated in that attempt. His son, William Orthwein, Jr., was an owner of the New England Patriots in the early 1990s.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | USA |
Bill Orthwein | |||
| 50 yards Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| 4 × 50 yards Freestyle Relay, Men (Olympic) | Missouri Athletic Club | 3 | Bronze | |||
| 100 yards Backstroke, Men (Olympic) | 4 | |||||
| Water Polo (Aquatics) | USA |
Bill Orthwein | ||||
| Water Polo, Men (Olympic) | Missouri Athletic Club | 3 | Bronze |