Albert Wiggins

Albert Wiggins
Personal information
Full nameAlbert Marcus Wiggins Jr.
NicknameAl
National team United States
Born(1935-05-27)May 27, 1935
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DiedJune 1, 2011(2011-06-01) (aged 76)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Height6 ft 3.5 in (1.92 m)
Weight201 lb (91 kg)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesBackstroke, butterfly, freestyle
College teamOhio State University
Medal record
Representing Ohio State
NCAA
Gold medal – first place 1955 Oxford Team title
Gold medal – first place 1955 Oxford 150 yard individual medley
Gold medal – first place 1955 Oxford 300 yard medley relay
Gold medal – first place 1956 Ann Arbor Team title
Gold medal – first place 1956 Ann Arbor 200 yard individual medley

Albert Marcus Wiggins Jr. (May 27, 1935 – June 1, 2011) was the first American swimmer to win Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) national championships in three strokes: butterfly, backstroke and freestyle. He set four world records in the 100-meter and 100-yard butterfly, and in total won eight AAU titles. He also participated in the 1956 Summer Olympics and finished seventh in the 100-meter backstroke event.[1] Although he was recognized as a world top medley swimmer, this event became Olympic only in 1964.[2]

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