Mark Chatfield
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Mark Webster•Chatfield |
| Used name | Mark•Chatfield |
| Born | 11 August 1953 in Bakersfield, California (USA) |
| Died | 23 December 1998 |
| Measurements | 183 cm / 73 kg |
| Affiliations | Pasadena Swimming Association |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Mark Chatfield just missed an Olympic medal, placing fourth in the 1972 100 metre breaststroke, after having won a gold medal in that event at the 1971 Pan American Games. Chatfield swam for Southern Cal, earning 12 All-American honors from 1972-75. He was US Champion in the 100 yard breaststroke indoors in 1973.
Chatfield later became a baroque and period musician, a vocalist, and composer. He played principal cello and was a countertenor. He continued to swim in meets with International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics. Chatfield died quite young from lymphoma when he was only 45.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | USA |
Mark Chatfield | |||
| 100 metres Breaststroke, Men (Olympic) | 4 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (1–0–0 1971 Cali SWI gold: 100 m breaststroke)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Universiade (1–0–1 1973 Moskva SWI gold: 4×100 m medley relay, bronze: 100 m breaststroke)