Dick Squires
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games (non-medal events) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Richard Curtis "Dick"•Squires |
| Used name | Dick•Squires |
| Born | 27 September 1931 |
| Died | 12 November 2003 in Norwalk, Connecticut (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Well-known as an all-around expert in paddle sports, Dick Squires played pelota Basque at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, finishing sixth in frontenis, doubles. Squires also played pelota at the IV Campeonato Del Munda De Plata event held in San Sebastian, Spain in September 1970.
Squires attended The Hill School and later Williams College, where he captained the squash and tennis teams. He was best known for his expertise in platform tennis, where he was a multiple US Champion. He was inducted into the Platform Tennis Hall of Fame in 2003
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Basque pelota | USA |
Dick Squires | |||
| Frontenis, Doubles, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) | United States | 6 |