William Vosburgh

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWilliam Robert•Vosburgh, Jr.
Used nameWilliam•Vosburgh
Born16 December 1890 in Oak Park, Illinois (USA)
Died25 August 1953 in Hines, Illinois (USA)
Measurements172 cm
AffiliationsIllinois AC, Chicago (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

William Vosburgh attended Oak Park & River Forest High School and graduated from the University of Illinois in 1913, where he was captain of the swim team. He represented the Illinois Athletic Club, for whom he won multiple regional titles, and competed on the water polo team at the 1920 Antwerp games. Vosburgh was inducted into the USA Water Polo Hall of Fame in 1981.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Water Polo (Aquatics) USA William Vosburgh
Water Polo, Men (Olympic) United States 4