Eleanor Holm

Eleanor Grace Theresa Holm (December 6, 1912 – January 31, 2004) was an American competition swimmer and Olympic gold medalist. An Olympian in 1928 and 1932, Holm was expelled from the 1936 Summer Olympics team by Avery Brundage under controversial circumstances. Holm went on to have a high-profile career as a socialite and interior designer and co-starred in a Hollywood Tarzan movie, Tarzan's Revenge.

Eleanor Holm
Holm in 1932
Personal information
Full nameEleanor Grace Theresa Holm
National team United States
Born(1912-12-06)December 6, 1912
Brooklyn, New York, United States
DiedJanuary 31, 2004(2004-01-31) (aged 91)
Miami, Florida, United States
Spouse(s)Art Jarrett (1933-1938; divorced)
Billy Rose (1939-1954; divorced)
Thomas Joseph Whalen (m. 1954-1986; his death)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesBackstroke
ClubWomen's Swimming Association of New York
Medal record
Representing the United States
Olympic Games
1932 Los Angeles 100 m backstroke
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