Mike McDermott (athlete)

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Mike McDermott
Personal information
Full name	Michael J. McDermott
Nickname(s)	"Mike"
Nationality	United States
Born	(1893-01-18)January 18, 1893 Chicago, Illinois
Died	October 19, 1970(1970-10-19) (aged 77) Chicago, Illinois
Sport
Sport	Swimming

Stroke(s)	Breaststroke, water polo

Michael J. McDermott (January 18, 1893 – October 19, 1970) was an American breaststroke swimmer and water polo player who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

He was born and died in Chicago.

Eight years later he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 200 metre breaststroke event as well as in the semi-finals of the 400 metre breaststroke competition.

At the 1920 Games he was also part of the American water polo team which finished fourth in the Olympic tournament. He played two matches.

External links

v t e 1912 USA Olympic Swimming Team

Men's Team	Harry Hebner Ken Huszagh Duke Kahanamoku Mike McDermott Perry McGillivray Nicholas Nerich James Reilly

v t e 1920 USA Olympic Swimming Team

Men's Team	Eugene Bolden Bill Harris Jack Howell Duke Kahanamoku Fred Kahele Pua Kealoha Warren Kealoha Ray Kegeris Harold Kruger Ludy Langer Mike McDermott Perry McGillivray Charles Quinby Norman Ross Stephen Ruddy Herbert Taylor

Women's Team	Ethelda Bleibtrey Charlotte Boyle Irene Guest Frances Schroth Margaret Woodbridge Eleanor Uhl

Persondata
Name	McDermott, Mike
Alternative names	McDermott, Michael J.
Short description	American swimmer, water polo player
Date of birth	January 18, 1893
Place of birth	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Date of death	October 19, 1970
Place of death	Chicago, Illinois, United States

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