Chris von Saltza
American Olympic champion and former world record-holder in swimming.
Chris von Saltza, born Susan Christina von Saltza on January 13, 1944, is an American former competition swimmer and Olympic champion. She set world records in four events and won four medals at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, including gold in the 400-meter freestyle and two relay golds. At age 14, she was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated as the No. 1 U.S. swimmer. She also won five gold medals at the 1959 Pan American Games.
Quick Facts
- Full name
- Susan Christina von Saltza
- Nickname
- "Chris"
- Strokes
- Freestyle
- Club
- Santa Clara Swim Club
- Coach
- George Haines
- Born
- 13 January 1944
- Birthplace
- San Francisco, California, U.S.
- Height
- 5 ft 10 in / 1.78 m
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