William R. Orthwein
American swimmer and water polo player
Born
1881
144 years ago
Died
October 2nd, 1955
69 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Achieved notable success in swimming and water polo. Competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics, winning a gold medal in the water polo tournament. Also excelled in swimming events during his athletic career, contributing to the development of water sports in the United States.
Won a gold medal in water polo at the 1904 Summer Olympics
Competed in swimming events at the 1904 Summer Olympics
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