Lester Smith (swimmer)
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Lester Edward Smith was an American
freestyle
swimmer
who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics
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He was born and died in San Francisco.
In 1924 he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 400 metre freestyle event
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United States
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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...
swimmer
Swimming (sport)
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who competed in 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...
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He was born and died in San Francisco.
In 1924 he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 400 metre freestyle event
Swimming at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metre freestyle
The men's 400 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1924 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event, which was established in 1908...
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