Edwin Swatek

Edwin Swatek
Personal information
Full name Edwin Paul Swatek
National team United States
Born (1885-01-07)January 7, 1885
Chicago, Illinois
Died January 2, 1966(1966-01-02) (aged 80)
Camarillo, California
Sport
Sport Swimming
Strokes Backstroke, water polo
Club Chicago Athletic Association

Edwin Paul Swatek (January 7, 1885 – January 2, 1966) was an American backstroke swimmer and water polo player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Career

In the 1904 Olympics he won a silver medal as a member of the Chicago Athletic Association water polo team. He also competed in 100 yard backstroke event, but without winning a medal. It is also possible that he participated in the 50 yard freestyle competition and in the 100 yard freestyle event.


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