About Marian Gilman
Lived 1914 – 1996 (aged 81). Marian Gilman was an American swimmer.
Marian Ulmer Gilman (July 2, 1914 – June 23, 1996), also known by her married name Marian Sharpe, was an American competition swimmer who represented the United States at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. As a 14-year-old, Gilman placed fourth in the event final of the women's 100-meter backstroke with a time of 1:24.2.
Her brother, Ralph Gilman, swam for the United States in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
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Who was Marian Gilman?
American swimmer
When was Marian Gilman born?
Marian Gilman was born on 2 July 1914 in Berkeley.
When did Marian Gilman die?
Marian Gilman died on 23 June 1996 in Yuba City.
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Marian Gilman was a swimmer.
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Marian Gilman was American.
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