Norman Ross

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Norman Ross

American swimmer

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Born:: May 2, 1896, Portland, Oregon, U.S.

Died:: June 19, 1953, Evanston, Illinois (aged 57)

Awards And Honors:: Olympic Games

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Norman Ross (born May 2, 1896, Portland, Oregon, U.S.—died June 19, 1953, Evanston, Illinois) was an American swimmer who won three gold medals at the 1920 Olympics in Antwerp and set more than 10 world records. Ross attended Stanford University and later received a degree in law from Northwestern University. He served in the U.S. Army during World War I and was decorated for valour by Gen. John J. Pershing. In 1916 Ross set his first world swimming record in the 220-yard freestyle. The next year he was the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) national outdoor champion in the 440-yard race; ...(100 of 250 words)

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