About Robert Hooper
Lived 1918 – 2001 (aged 82). Robert Hooper was a Canadian swimmer.
Robert Percy Hooper (September 11, 1917 – September 2, 2001) was a Canadian freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin.
In 1936 he was a member of the Canadian team which finished seventh in the 4x200-metre freestyle relay. In the 400-metre freestyle, as well as in the 1500-metre freestyle, he was eliminated in the first round. At the 1934 Empire Games he was a member of the Canadian team which won the gold medal in the 4×200-yard freestyle event. Four years later at the Empire Games in Sydney he won the silver medal with the Canadian team in the 4×220-yard freestyle competition.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Hooper?
Canadian swimmer, British Empire Games gold medallist
When was Robert Hooper born?
Robert Hooper was born on 11 September 1918 in Vancouver.
When did Robert Hooper die?
Robert Hooper died on 2 September 2001 in Phoenix, Arizona.
What was Robert Hooper's occupation?
Robert Hooper was a swimmer.
What nationality was Robert Hooper?
Robert Hooper was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Hooper (swimmer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Hooper. https://biography.guide/robert-hooper-swimmer/
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