Wichman, Sharon (1952–)
Wichman, Sharon (1952–)
American swimmer. Born May 13, 1952, in Indiana; m. David Jones, 1973; children: 2 sons.
At Mexico City Olympics, won a bronze medal in the 100-meter breaststroke and a gold medal in the 200-meter breaststroke with Olympic-record time of 2:44.4, the 1st woman to win that event (1968).
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