Walter Richardson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Walter Pierce•Richardson |
| Used name | Walter•Richardson |
| Born | 1 April 1943 in Chicago, Illinois (USA) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 75 kg |
| Affiliations | Gopher Swim Club |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Walter Richardson swam for the University of Minnesota. He won NCAA titles in the 100 butterfly in 1963-64 and the 200 fly in 1964. He was also Big 10 champ in the 100 fly in 1963-64 and the 200 fly in 1964. At the AAU Meets, Richardson won the 100 fly outdoors and outdoors in 1963-64. Richardson later swam a few masters events, swimming for MOVY Masters. He became a physician.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | USA |
Walter Richardson | |||
| 4 × 100 metres Medley Relay, Men (Olympic) | United States | 1 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (1–0–0 1963 São Paulo SWI gold: 4×100 m medley relay)
- Listed in Olympians Who Set a World Record in Long Course Swimming (4×100 m medley relay – 24 August 1963 - 16 October 1964: 4:00.1 (24 August 1963; Osaka, JPN))