Gordon Chalmers (swimmer)
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BornFebruary 24, 1911
Cranford, New Jersey, U.S.
Cranford, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedJanuary 18, 2000 (aged 88)
Hendersonville, North Carolina, U.S.
Hendersonville, North Carolina, U.S.
c.1931–1934Franklin & Marshall
c. 1931–1935Franklin & Marshall
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 24, 1911 Cranford, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | January 18, 2000 (aged 88) Hendersonville, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| Swimming | |
| c. 1931–1934 | Franklin & Marshall |
| Soccer | |
| c. 1931–1935 | Franklin & Marshall |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Swimming | |
| 1940–1941 | Lafayette |
| 1941–1942 | Lehigh |
| 1944–1946 | Lehigh |
| 1947–1959 | Army |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1959–1966 | Iowa State |
| 1967–1973 | Indiana State |
Gordon H. "Slim" Chalmers (February 24, 1911 – January 18, 2000) was an American swimmer, swimming coach, and college athletics administrator. He competed in the men's 100 metre backstroke at the 1932 Summer Olympics.[1] He served as the athletic director at Iowa State University from 1959 to 1966 and at Indiana State University from 1967 to 1973
A resident of East Orange, New Jersey, Chalmers won the title in the 100-yard backstroke at the national interscholastic aquatic champions at Columbia University in March 1930, leading East Orange High School to a second-place team finish.[2]
