Robert Helmick

Robert Helmick
Personal information
National team  United States
Born (1937-03-05)March 5, 1937
Des Moines, US
Died April 15, 2003(2003-04-15) (aged 66)
Des Moines, US
Sport
Sport Swimming

Robert Helmick (March 5, 1937 – April 15, 2003) was the president of FINA and United States Olympic Committee. He also served as a Secretary of FINA and vice-president of the International Olympics Committee.

Biography

Helmick was born in Des Moines, Iowa. He first began his career in the Olympics by managing the United States water polo team.[1] He was elected president of the Amateur Athletic Union in 1978 and served until 1980. He became president of the United States Olympics Committee in 1985, which was the year he was elected to join the IOC.[2][3] Helmick died in Des Moines in 2003.

References

  1. ↑ "Drakepedia – Robert H. Helmick". drakeapedia.cowleswiki.drake.edu. Retrieved March 19, 2017.
  2. ↑ Abrahamson, Alan (April 16, 2003). "Robert Helmick, 66; Ex-President of U.S. Olympic Committee". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 19, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Former USOC President Robert Helmick Dies at 66 – Swimming World News". Swimming World News. April 15, 2003. Retrieved March 19, 2017.


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