Don McDermott

Donald Joseph McDermott (December 7, 1929 – November 1, 2020) was an American speed skater. He was born in The Bronx, New York. At the 1952 Olympics in Oslo McDermott was silver medalist in the 500 meters.[1] On November 2, 2020, it was announced that McDermott had died at the age of 90.[2]

Don McDermott
Personal information
Born(1929-12-07)December 7, 1929
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
DiedNovember 1, 2020(2020-11-01) (aged 90)

References

  1. "1952 Winter Olympics – Oslo, Norway – Speed Skating" Archived 2007-04-07 at the Wayback Machine. databaseolympics.com. Retrieved on February 27, 2008.
  2. "1952 Speedskating Silver Medalist Don McDermott Passes Away At 90". Team USA. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
Olympic Games
Preceded by
Norman Armitage
Flagbearer for  United States
Squaw Valley 1960
Succeeded by
Rafer Johnson


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