Bob Cowell
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Robert Elmer "Bob"•Cowell |
| Used name | Bob•Cowell |
| Born | 12 June 1924 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Died | 11 January 1960 in near Athens, Georgia (USA) |
| Affiliations | US Navy, (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
At both the Final Trials and the 1948 Olympics, Bob Cowell, a U.S. Navy ensign, finished second to Allen Stack in the backstroke event. Cowell won the 1946 NCAA 100y backstroke for the Naval Academy and was the AAU champ in the 100m outdoor in 1945 and the 150y indoors in 1947. He became a career naval officer before dying in a head-on car crash near Athens, Georgia at the age of only 35.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | USA |
Bob Cowell | |||
| 100 metres Backstroke, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (Died in a head-on car collision.)