Ivan Stedman
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Ivan Cuthbert Stedman (13 April 1895 – 7 January 1979) was an Australia
n freestyle
and breaststroke
swimmer of the 1920s, who won a silver medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay at the 1920 Summer Olympics
in Antwerp. He was born in Oakleigh
, a suburb in Melbourne
, Victoria.
After being injured in the Battle of the Somme during the First World War, Stedman was selected to carry the flag for Australasia
at the Opening Ceremony of the 1920 Summer Olympics
(Australia and New Zealand sent a combined team). In the 100m freestyle, Stedman was eliminated in the semifinals, but made the final of the 200m breaststroke, where he came last of the five finalists. In an all-Australian team, Stedman combined with Henry Hay
, William Herald
and Frank Beaurepaire
to claim silver in the 4x200m freestyle relay. The American team, led by Duke Kahanamoku
won by an extremely large margin of 21s. Stedman also competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics
in Paris, with less success, where he was eliminated in the semifinal of the 100m freestyle and the heats of 200m breaststroke.
From about 1927 to 1931 Stedman owned and managed a factory which processed dairy products at Lang Lang, Victoria
. He died on 7 January 1979 at Prahran, Victoria
and was cremated.
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n freestyle
Freestyle swimming
Freestyle is an unregulated swimming style used in swimming competitions according to the rules of FINA. The front crawl stroke is almost universally used during a freestyle race, as this style is generally the fastest...
and breaststroke
Breaststroke
The breaststroke is a swimming style in which the swimmer is on his or her chest and the torso does not rotate. It is the most popular recreational style due to its stability and the ability to keep the head out of the water a large portion of the time. In most swimming classes, beginners learn...
swimmer of the 1920s, who won a silver medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay at the 1920 Summer Olympics
1920 Summer Olympics
The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
in Antwerp. He was born in Oakleigh
Oakleigh, Victoria
Oakleigh is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and is located 14 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Monash. At the 2006 Census, Oakleigh had a population of 6,876....
, a suburb in Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, Victoria.
After being injured in the Battle of the Somme during the First World War, Stedman was selected to carry the flag for Australasia
Australia at the 1920 Summer Olympics
Australia competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium. Australian athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games.A brother and sister combination swam for Australia, Frank and Lily Beaurepaire.- Silver:...
at the Opening Ceremony of the 1920 Summer Olympics
1920 Summer Olympics
The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
(Australia and New Zealand sent a combined team). In the 100m freestyle, Stedman was eliminated in the semifinals, but made the final of the 200m breaststroke, where he came last of the five finalists. In an all-Australian team, Stedman combined with Henry Hay
Henry Hay
Henry "Harry" Hay was an Australian freestyle swimmer of the 1920s, who won a silver medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp...
, William Herald
William Herald
William Herald was an Australian freestyle swimmer of the 1910s and early 1920s, who won a silver medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp...
and Frank Beaurepaire
Frank Beaurepaire
Sir Francis "Frank" Joseph Edmund Beaurepaire was an Australian distance freestyle swimmer from the 1900s to the 1920s, who won three silver and three bronze medals, from the 1908 Summer Olympics in London to the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, setting 15 world records.He was also a decorated...
to claim silver in the 4x200m freestyle relay. The American team, led by Duke Kahanamoku
Duke Kahanamoku
Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku was a Hawaiian swimmer, actor, lawman, early beach volleyball player and businessman credited with spreading the sport of surfing. He was a five-time Olympic medalist in swimming.-Early years:The name "Duke" is not a title, but a given name...
won by an extremely large margin of 21s. Stedman also competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
in Paris, with less success, where he was eliminated in the semifinal of the 100m freestyle and the heats of 200m breaststroke.
From about 1927 to 1931 Stedman owned and managed a factory which processed dairy products at Lang Lang, Victoria
Lang Lang, Victoria
Lang Lang is a town in Victoria, Australia, 73 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Cardinia...
. He died on 7 January 1979 at Prahran, Victoria
Prahran, Victoria
Prahran , also known colloquially as "Pran", is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 5 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Stonnington. At the 2006 Census, Prahran had a population of 10,651. It is a part of Melbourne with...
and was cremated.