Amedee Reyburn
Swimmer and water polo player, Pan American Games
Born
March 25th, 1879
146 years ago
Died
1920
105 years ago — 41 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Competed in swimming and water polo during the early 20th century. Achieved recognition at the 1904 St. Louis Summer Olympics, representing the United States. Participated in the first water polo event in Olympic history. Contributed to the development of the sport through participation in various competitions.
Competed in swimming at the 1904 Olympics
Participated in the first Olympic water polo event
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