Norman Ross

Norman Ross (born May 2, 1896, Portland, Oregon, U.S.—died June 19, 1953, Evanston, Illinois) was an American swimmer who won three gold medals at the 1920 Olympics in Antwerp and set more than 10 world records. Ross attended Stanford University and later received a degree in law from Northwestern University. He served in the U.S. Army during World War I and was decorated for valour by Gen. John J. Pershing. In 1916 Ross set his...