Frances Schroth
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Frances Cowells•Schroth |
| Used name | Frances•Schroth |
| Born | 11 April 1893 in Toledo, Ohio (USA) |
| Died | 6 October 1961 in Guadalajara, Jalisco (MEX) |
| Measurements | 168 cm |
| Affiliations | Athens Athletic Club, Oakland (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 2 |
| Total | 3 |
Biography
Mrs. Frances Schroth, from Oakland, California, shared with Ethelda Bleibtrey the distinction of winning three swimming medals at the 1920 Olympics. She was married to George Schroth, also a noted swimmer, who won a bronze medal as a member of the 1924 U.S. water polo team. They were divorced, however, not long after the Paris Olympics.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | USA |
Frances Schroth | |||
| 100 metres Freestyle, Women (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze | ||||
| 300 metres Freestyle, Women (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze | ||||
| 4 × 100 metres Freestyle Relay, Women (Olympic) | United States | 1 | Gold |
Olympic family relations
- Wife of George Schroth
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Set a World Record in Long Course Swimming (4×100 m freestyle relay – 29 August 1920 - 20 July 1924: 5:11.6 (29 August 1920; Antwerpen, BEL))