Lester Smith

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameLester Edward•Smith
Used nameLester•Smith
Born14 April 1902 in San Francisco, California (USA)
Died4 September 1957 in San Francisco, California (USA)
Measurements178 cm
AffiliationsOlympic Club, San Francisco (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Lester Smith swam the 400 freestyle at the 1924 Paris Olympics, but did not get past the semi-final. He represented the Olympic Club of San Francisco. During World War II Smith served in the US Army with the 335th Infantry Regiment. In civilian life he was the owner of a concrete plant.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) USA Lester Smith
400 metres Freestyle, Men (Olympic) 3 h1 r2/3