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==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of members of the International Swimming Hall of Fame]]
* [[List of Olympic medalists in swimming (men)]]
* [[List of Olympic medalists in swimming (men)]]
* [[List of Princeton University Olympians]]
* [[List of Princeton University Olympians]]

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Ross Wales
Personal information
Full nameRoss Elliott Wales
National teamUnited States
Born (1947-10-17) October 17, 1947 (age 77)
Youngstown, Ohio
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight165 lb (75 kg)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesButterfly
ClubPrinceton Aquatic Association
College teamPrinceton University
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing the United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1968 Mexico City 100 m butterfly
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 1967 Winnipeg 100 m butterfly

Ross Elliott Wales (born October 17, 1947) is an American former competition swimmer and Olympic Games medalist. He represented the United States at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, where he received a bronze medal in the men's 100-meter butterfly, finishing behind compatriots Doug Russell and Mark Spitz.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Swimming at the 1968 Ciudad de México Summer Games: Men's 100 metres butterfly". Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved January 13, 2012.
  • Ross Wales – Olympic athlete profile at Sports-Reference.com
  • Ross Wales (USA) – Honor Contributor profile at International Swimming Hall of Fame