Susan Laird
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Susanne "Susan" E. Laird (later Scavey, born July 18, 1908, date of death unknown) was an American
freestyle
swimmer
who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics
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She was born in Homestead, Pennsylvania
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In 1928 she finished fifth in the 100 metre freestyle event
. She also helped the American relay team to qualify for the final of the 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay competition
when they set a new world record in the semi-finals. But she did not participate in the final when the American team won the gold medal and she was not awarded with a medal.
United States
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freestyle
Freestyle swimming
Freestyle is an unregulated swimming style used in swimming competitions according to the rules of FINA. The front crawl stroke is almost universally used during a freestyle race, as this style is generally the fastest...
swimmer
Swimming (sport)
Swimming is a sport governed by the Fédération Internationale de Natation .-History: Competitive swimming in Europe began around 1800 BCE, mostly in the form of the freestyle. In 1873 Steve Bowyer introduced the trudgen to Western swimming competitions, after copying the front crawl used by Native...
who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics
1928 Summer Olympics
The 1928 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the IX Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1928 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Amsterdam had bid for the 1920 and 1924 Olympic Games, but had to give way to war-victim Antwerp, Belgium, and Pierre de...
.
She was born in Homestead, Pennsylvania
Homestead, Pennsylvania
Homestead is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, in the "Mon Valley," southeast of downtown Pittsburgh and directly across the river from the city limit line. The borough is known for the Homestead Strike of 1892, an important event in the history of labor relations in the United...
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In 1928 she finished fifth in the 100 metre freestyle event
Swimming at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Women's 100 metre freestyle
The women's 100 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1924 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event, which was established in 1912...
. She also helped the American relay team to qualify for the final of the 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay competition
Swimming at the 1928 Summer Olympics - Women's 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay
The women's 4x100 metre freestyle relay was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1928 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event, which was established in 1912. The competition was held on Thursday August 9, 1928....
when they set a new world record in the semi-finals. But she did not participate in the final when the American team won the gold medal and she was not awarded with a medal.