About Allen Stack
Lived 1928 – 1999 (aged 71). Allen Stack was an American swimmer and lawyer.
Allen McIntyre Stack (January 23, 1928 – September 12, 1999) was an American competition swimmer, Olympic champion, and former world record-holder.
Stack won the gold medal in the men's 100-meter backstroke at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. Four years later at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. He placed fourth in the final of the same event.
Stack was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame as an "Honor Swimmer" in 1979.
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Who was Allen Stack?
American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, former world record-holder, lawyer (1928–1999)
When was Allen Stack born?
Allen Stack was born on 23 January 1928 in New Haven.
When did Allen Stack die?
Allen Stack died on 12 September 1999 in Honolulu.
What was Allen Stack's occupation?
Allen Stack was a swimmer and lawyer.
What nationality was Allen Stack?
Allen Stack was American.
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