Susan Doerr
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Susan Elizabeth•Doerr |
| Used name | Susan•Doerr |
| Nick/petnames | Sue |
| Born | 13 January 1945 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Measurements | 164 cm / 50 kg |
| Affiliations | Vesper Boat Club, Philadelphia (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Susan Doerr was only 15-years-old when she made the 1960 Olympic team. She competed in her first AAU meet in 1959, representing Vesper Boat Club. Doerr set a world record in the 100 metre butterfly in August 1961, recording 1:08.2 in Philadelphia. She placed second in the 100 fly at the 1960 AAU outdoor meet. Doerr graduated from Abington Friends School in Abington, Pennsylvania in 1963, and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1967.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | USA |
Susan Doerr | |||
| 4 × 100 metres Freestyle Relay, Women (Olympic) | United States | 1 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Set a World Record in Long Course Swimming (100 m butterfly – 12 August 1961 - 28 July 1962: 1:08.2 (12 August 1961; Philadelphia, USA))