Buck Dawson We Salute You
Craig Lord
Apr 5, 2008

2010 Best Performers (Long Course - Female)

200 METRES BACKSTROKE

#CountryTimeNameIPSMeet
1GBR2:06.79Simmonds, Elizabeth993GBRLCMAR
2USA2:07.48Pelton, Elizabeth985PAC10AUG
3USA2:07.83Beisel, Elizabeth981PAC10AUG
4AUS2:07.89Hocking, Belinda980AUSLCMAR
5JPN2:07.99Sakai, Shiho979JPOPNJUN

There are men and women in this world who keep alive the lore of the sport that we love. They came no better than Buck Dawson, who has died at the age of 87. The link takes you to the International Swimming Hall of Fame of which he was a founder member.

Swimming has lost a general among men and women who guard the history of the sport in many guises. We will miss Buck more than can be expressed in words. Our condolensces to his family and those at ISHOF who were blessed to have him among them. The ISHOF Obituary tells the tale of Buck's invaluable contribution and leadership. If you've never read anything written by Buck, put him on your list.