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Charles HickcoxAmerican swimmer
Date of Birth: 06.02.1947
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Charles Hickcox: An American Swimming Legend
- Records and Dominance
- Recognition and Legacy
- Personal Life
Charles Hickcox: An American Swimming Legend
Olympic Triumphs in 1968At the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, American swimmer Charles Hickcox emerged as a dominant force in the pool. He claimed three gold medals: in the 200-meter individual medley (2.12.0), 400-meter individual medley (4.48.4), and 4x100-meter medley relay (3.54.9), where the U.S. team set a world record. Hickcox also earned a silver medal in the 100-meter backstroke (1.00.2).
Records and Dominance
Prior to his Olympic success, Hickcox had already established himself as a world-class swimmer. He won the 200-meter backstroke (1.01.19) and the 4x200-meter freestyle relay at the 1967 Pan American Games. At the 1967 Summer Universiade in Tokyo, he captured four gold medals. Moreover, Hickcox set world records in the 100-meter backstroke (59.3, 59.1), 200-meter backstroke (2.04.9), 200-meter individual medley (2.10.6), and 400-meter individual medley (4.39.0).
Recognition and Legacy
In 1968, Hickcox was named "Swimmer of the Year." He was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1976. His remarkable accomplishments earned him a place among the greatest swimmers of his era.
Personal Life
Hickcox was married to Leslie Bush, an Olympic gold medalist in 10-meter platform diving at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
