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Steve Pickell

b. 1957

Canadian swimmer, Olympic silver medallist

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About Steve Pickell

Born 1957. Steve Pickell is a Canadian swimmer.

Stephen John Pickell (born August 11, 1957) is a retired Canadian competitive swimmer for the University of Southern California, and was a silver medalist for Canada in the 1976 Montreal Olympics.

Swimming career Pickell began swimming competitively around the age of eight and joined the Canadian national team five years later, making his debut at the 1973 World Championships.

He swam for the University of Southern California on an athletic scholarship after the 1976 Olympics, and attended from around 1976-80, where he was mentored by Hall of Fame Head Coach Peter Daland. A major contributor to the NCAA Championships, as a Sophomore in 1978, he was unable to attend the championships due to a shoulder separation he suffered playing for the USC Water Polo team.

He was again picked for the Canadian team for the 1980 Summer Olympics, but did not attend when Canada joined the United States to boycott the Moscow Games. Prior injuries convinced him to retire not long after, since graduating from USC, he has worked in insurance and coached swimming at high school and club levels.

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University of Southern California

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Steve Pickell?

Canadian swimmer, Olympic silver medallist

When was Steve Pickell born?

Steve Pickell was born on 11 August 1957 in Vancouver.

What is Steve Pickell's occupation?

Steve Pickell is a swimmer.

What nationality is Steve Pickell?

Steve Pickell is Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Steve Pickell

· Wikidata: Q3958294

· DBpedia: Steve Pickell

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