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'''Perry McGillivray''' (August 5, 1893 – July 27, 1944) was an American competition [[swimming (sport)|swimmer]] and [[water polo]] player who represented the United States at the [[1912 Summer Olympics]] and [[1920 Summer Olympics]].
'''Perry McGillivray''' (August 5, 1893 – July 27, 1944) was an American competition [[swimming (sport)|swimmer]] and [[water polo]] player who represented the United States at the [[1912 Summer Olympics]] and [[1920 Summer Olympics]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/51481 |title=Perry McGillivray |work=Olympedia |access-date=June 7, 2021}}</ref>


In the 1912 Olympics he competed in the 100-meter [[Freestyle swimming|freestyle]] and reached the semifinal. He also was a member of the United States' 4×200-meter freestyle relay team, which won a silver medal.
In the 1912 Olympics he competed in the 100-meter [[Freestyle swimming|freestyle]] and reached the semifinal. He also was a member of the United States' 4×200-meter freestyle relay team, which won a silver medal.


Eight years later he was fourth in the 100-metre [[Backstroke swimming|backstroke]] and won a gold medal as a member of the United States' 4×200-meter freestyle relay team. He also played three matches for the United States water polo team, which finished fourth.
Eight years later he was fourth in the 100-metre [[Backstroke swimming|backstroke]] and won a gold medal as a member of the United States' 4×200-meter freestyle relay team. He also played three matches for the United States water polo team, which finished fourth.

In 1976, he was inducted into the [[USA Water Polo Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Perry McGillivray (1976) |url=https://usawaterpolo.org/hof.aspx?hof=41 |website=usawaterpolo.org |publisher=USA Water Polo |access-date=September 18, 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Hall of Fame Inductees |url=https://usawaterpolo.org/sports/2018/11/28/trads-hof-inductees-html.aspx |website=usawaterpolo.org |publisher=USA Water Polo |access-date=September 18, 2020 }}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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* [[List of members of the International Swimming Hall of Fame]]
* [[List of Olympic medalists in swimming (men)]]
* [[List of Olympic medalists in swimming (men)]]
* [[World record progression 4 × 200 metres freestyle relay]]
* [[World record progression 4 × 200 metres freestyle relay]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* {{Sports links}}
* [https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/mc/perry-mcgillivray-1.html Perry McGillivray] – Olympic athlete profile at Sports-Reference.com
* [http://www.ishof.org/perry-mcgillivray--(usa).html Perry McGillivray (USA)] – Honor Swimmer profile at International Swimming Hall of Fame


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{{Olympic Champions Swimming 4x200 m Men Freestyle Relay}}
{{Olympic Champions Swimming 4x200 m Men Freestyle Relay}}
{{United States men's water polo squad 1920 Summer Olympics}}
{{United States men's water polo squad 1928 Summer Olympics}}


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Latest revision as of 17:56, 27 September 2023

Perry McGillivray
Perry McGillivray in 1920
Personal information
Full namePerry McGillivray
National teamUnited States
Born(1893-08-05)August 5, 1893
Chicago, Illinois
DiedJuly 27, 1944(1944-07-27) (aged 50)
Maywood, Illinois
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesBackstroke, freestyle, water polo
ClubIllinois Athletic Club
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing the United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1920 Antwerp 4×200 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1912 Stockholm 4×200 m freestyle

Perry McGillivray (August 5, 1893 – July 27, 1944) was an American competition swimmer and water polo player who represented the United States at the 1912 Summer Olympics and 1920 Summer Olympics.[1]

In the 1912 Olympics he competed in the 100-meter freestyle and reached the semifinal. He also was a member of the United States' 4×200-meter freestyle relay team, which won a silver medal.

Eight years later he was fourth in the 100-metre backstroke and won a gold medal as a member of the United States' 4×200-meter freestyle relay team. He also played three matches for the United States water polo team, which finished fourth.

In 1976, he was inducted into the USA Water Polo Hall of Fame.[2][3]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Perry McGillivray". Olympedia. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  2. ^ "Perry McGillivray (1976)". usawaterpolo.org. USA Water Polo. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
  3. ^ "Hall of Fame Inductees". usawaterpolo.org. USA Water Polo. Retrieved September 18, 2020.

External links[edit]

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