Sam Kooistra
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Samuel Gene "Sam"•Kooistra |
| Used name | Sam•Kooistra |
| Born | 18 August 1935 in Chicago, Illinois (USA) |
| Died | 18 September 2010 in Oak Lawn, Illinois (USA) |
| Measurements | 185 cm / 79 kg |
| Affiliations | Illinois AC, Chicago (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Sam Kooistra was the younger brother of William Kooistra, who competed with him on the 1956 USA Olympic water polo team. Three years later they won together the gold medal at the 1959 Pan American Games. Sam Kooistra swam for the Illinois Athletic Club. He later became a fire chief, and was district chief of the Chicago Fire Department. He also competed in masters’ swimming into his 60s.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Water Polo (Aquatics) | USA |
Sam Kooistra | |||
| Water Polo, Men (Olympic) | United States | 5 |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Bill Kooistra
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (1–0–0 1959 Chicago WAP gold)