Leslie Rich

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Non-starter
SexMale
Full nameLeslie George•Rich
Used nameLeslie•Rich
Born29 December 1886 in Somerville, Massachusetts (USA)
DiedOctober 1969 in Dade City, Florida (USA)
AffiliationsBrookline Swimming Club
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Apart from his bronze medal in the relay, Leslie Rich also placed fourth in the 100m freestyle at the 1908 Olympics. Rich was entered in two events at the 1912 Olympics but did not start in either event. Rich grew up in Massachusetts and starting swimming at the Brookline Swimming Club.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1908 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) USA Leslie Rich
100 metres Freestyle, Men (Olympic) 4
400 metres Freestyle, Men (Olympic) DNS
4 × 200 metres Freestyle Relay, Men (Olympic) United States 3 Bronze
1912 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) USA Leslie Rich
100 metres Freestyle, Men (Olympic) DNS
400 metres Freestyle, Men (Olympic) DNS