Marian Gilman

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameMarian Ulmer•Gilman (-Sharpe)
Used nameMarian•Gilman
Born2 July 1914 in Berkeley, California (USA)
Died23 June 1996 in Yuba City, California (USA)
AffiliationsNeptune Beach Swim Club
NOC United States

Biography

Marian Gilman just missed a medal in the 100 backstroke at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, finishing fourth. She was third at the 1928 US Olympic Trials, swimming for the Neptune Beach Swim Club. Gilman later became Marian Sharpe and worked as a telephone operator. She was the sister of Ralph Gilman, who swam at the 1936 Olympics.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) USA Marian Gilman
100 metres Backstroke, Women (Olympic) 4

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