Harry Hebner

Swimmer, Olympic athlete

1891 – 1968

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Who was Harry Hebner?

Harry Joseph Hebner was an American competition swimmer and water polo player who represented the United States at the 1908 Summer Olympics, 1912 Summer Olympics and 1920 Summer Olympics.

In 1912 he was the Olympic champion in 100 metre backstroke.

As part of the American relay team, he won a bronze medal in 1908. In 1912 he won the silver medal with the American relay team.

He also participated in the 100 metre freestyle competition. In 1908 he was eliminated in the semi-finals and in 1912 he was eliminated in the first round.

In 1920 he was a member of the American water polo team finished fourth.

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Born
Jun 15, 1891
Chicago
Also known as
  • Harry J. Hebner
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Oct 12, 1968
Lake Worth

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on July 23, 2013

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