Edwin Swatek

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameEdwin Paul•Swatek
Used nameEdwin•Swatek
Born7 January 1885 in Chicago, Illinois (USA)
Died2 January 1966 in Oxnard, California (USA)
AffiliationsChicago AA, Chicago (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Edwin Swatek competed in swimming and water polo at the 1904 St. Louis Olympics. He represented the Chicago Athletic Association. Swatek competed in the 100 backstroke in 1904, and was entered in the 100 freestyle, but did not start. He also finished second in the 100 yard handicap, a non-Olympic, or demonstration, event held during the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Swatek became a practicing dentist.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1904 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) USA Edwin Swatek
100 yards Freestyle, Men (Olympic) DNS
100 yards Backstroke, Men (Olympic) AC
100 yards, Handicap, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) 2
Water Polo (Aquatics) USA Edwin Swatek
Water Polo, Men (Olympic) Chicago Athletic Association 2 Silver