Charles McIlroy
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Charles Raymond "Chick" McIlroy (born August 1, 1938) is an American
water polo
player who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics
and in the 1964 Summer Olympics
.
He was born in Minot, North Dakota
.
McIlroy was a member of the American water polo team which finished seventh in the 1960 tournament
. He played one match.
Four years later he was eliminated in the first round with the American team in the 1964 Olympic tournament
. He played three matches.
United States
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water polo
Water polo
Water polo is a team water sport. The playing team consists of six field players and one goalkeeper. The winner of the game is the team that scores more goals. Game play involves swimming, treading water , players passing the ball while being defended by opponents, and scoring by throwing into a...
player who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics
1960 Summer Olympics
The 1960 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held from August 25 to September 11, 1960 in Rome, Italy...
and in the 1964 Summer Olympics
1964 Summer Olympics
The 1964 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Tokyo, Japan in 1964. Tokyo had been awarded with the organization of the 1940 Summer Olympics, but this honor was subsequently passed to Helsinki because of Japan's...
.
He was born in Minot, North Dakota
Minot, North Dakota
Minot is a city located in north central North Dakota in the United States. It is most widely known for the Air Force base located approximately 15 miles north of the city. With a population of 40,888 at the 2010 census, Minot is the fourth largest city in the state...
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McIlroy was a member of the American water polo team which finished seventh in the 1960 tournament
Water polo at the 1960 Summer Olympics
-Medal summary:-Results:For the team rosters see: Water polo at the 1960 Summer Olympics - Men's team squads.-Final standings:-References:*...
. He played one match.
Four years later he was eliminated in the first round with the American team in the 1964 Olympic tournament
Water polo at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Final results for the water polo tournament at the 1964 Summer Olympics:FIRST ROUNDGroup A: Italy,4; Romania,2; Japan,0Group B: USSR,4; Germany,2; Australia,0Group C: Yugoslavia,6; Netherlands,4; USA,2; Brazil,0...
. He played three matches.