Peter Fick
American swimmer (1913–1980)
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Peter Joseph Fick (December 12, 1913 – August 10, 1980)[1] was an American competition swimmer and former world record-holder in two events.
FullnamePeter Joseph Fick
Nationalteam
United States
United StatesBornDecember 12, 1913
DiedAugust 10, 1980 (aged 66)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Fick in 1939 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Peter Joseph Fick |
| National team | United States |
| Born | December 12, 1913 |
| Died | August 10, 1980 (aged 66) Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Freestyle |
| Club | New York Athletic Club |
Fick represented the United States at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany.[2] He was the world record-holder and pre-race favorite, but finished sixth overall in the event final of the 100-meter freestyle with a time of 59.7 seconds.[2][3] In 1978 he was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.[4]
Fick was married to actress Bess Johnson.[5] And prior to that, Donna Damerel.
