Lester Smith

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameLester Edward•Smith
Used nameLester•Smith
Born14 April 1902 in San Francisco, CaliforniaUSA
Died4 September 1957 (aged 55 years 4 months 20 days) in San Francisco, CaliforniaUSA
Measurements178 cm
AffiliationsOlympic Club — San Francisco, CaliforniaUSA
NOCUnited StatesUSA

Biography

Lester Smith swam the 400 freestyle at the 1924 Paris Olympics, but did not get past the semi-final. He represented the Olympic Club of San Francisco. During World War II Smith served in the US Army with the 335th Infantry Regiment. In civilian life he was the owner of a concrete plant.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) USA Lester Smith
400 metres Freestyle, Men (Olympic) 6