Sandy Gilchrist
Olympic swimmer, Olympic athlete, Pan American Games silver medallist
About Sandy Gilchrist
Born 1945. Sandy Gilchrist is a Canadian swimmer.
John Alexander Gilchrist (born November 9, 1945) is a Canadian former swimmer.
Swimming career Gilchrist competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics and 1968 Summer Olympics, with his best performance being in 1968, finishing fourth in the 4x200 metres relay. Despite being of Canadian nationality he won the ASA National British Championships over the 1,650 yards freestyle in 1965 and the 440 yards medley title in 1965.
Family Glichrist's daughter, Kaleigh Gilchrist, is an Olympian, who represented Team USA in water polo at the 2016 Summer Olympics and 2020 Summer Olympics.
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Who is Sandy Gilchrist?
Olympic swimmer, Olympic athlete, Pan American Games silver medallist
When was Sandy Gilchrist born?
Sandy Gilchrist was born on 9 November 1945 in Ocean Falls.
What is Sandy Gilchrist's occupation?
Sandy Gilchrist is a swimmer.
What nationality is Sandy Gilchrist?
Sandy Gilchrist is Canadian.
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