Kaye Hall

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameKaye Marie•Hall (-Greff)
Used nameKaye•Hall
Born15 May 1951 in Tacoma, Washington (USA)
Measurements171 cm / 65 kg
AffiliationsTacoma Swim Club
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 2
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 3

Biography

After winning a silver medal behind Canada’s Elaine Tanner in the 100 m backstroke at the 1967 Pan American Games, Kaye Hall gained her revenge at the next year’s Olympics by beating Tanner for the title and setting a new world record. Hall also claimed a share in a second world record as a member of the winning medley relay team. At the 1969 Canadian championships she won five gold medals and, representing the Tacoma SC, she won three AAU titles and retired after taking three golds at the 1970 Universiade in 100 m backstroke, 4×100 metres freestyle (with the non-Olympians Marsha McCuen, Laura Benoit, and Laura Fritz), and 4×100 metres medley (with Lynn Colella and the non-Olympians Linda Kurtz and Marsha McCuen).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) USA Kaye Hall
100 metres Backstroke, Women (Olympic) 1 Gold
200 metres Backstroke, Women (Olympic) 3 Bronze
4 × 100 metres Medley Relay, Women (Olympic) United States 1 Gold

Special Notes