Bob Hawkes (swimmer)
American Paralympian (1921–2012)
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Bob Hawkes (October 23, 1921 – July 15, 2012), also known as Robert C. Hawkes, was an American paralympic archer, athlete, swimmer and wheelchair basketball player. He competed at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Summer Paralympics.
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| Born | October 23, 1921 Biwabik, Minnesota, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | July 15, 2012 (aged 90) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Archery Para-athletics Swimming Wheelchair basketball | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Life and career
Hawkes was born in Biwabik, Minnesota. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II.[2]
Hawkes was superintendent of Opportunity Farm For Boys[3][4] during the 1960s.
Hawkes competed at the 1960 Summer Paralympics, winning two gold medals, a silver medal and a bronze medal in swimming and wheelchair basketball.[5] He then competed at the 1964 Summer Paralympics, winning a gold medal in the men's Columbia round team open event in archery.[6]
Notes
- Hawkes competed in Class 1 in 1964
