Thelma H. KALAMA

United States of America
United States of America
Olympic Medals
1G
Games Participations1
First Olympic GamesLondon 1948
Year of Birth1931

Biography

Thelma Kalama got to the 1948 Olympic Trials because Hawaiian beach boys took up a collection among the bathers so she could afford the trip. She placed fourth at both the 100m and 400m freestyle events at the trials, which earned her a relay spot at the Olympics. She won three AAU titles and set one American record for the 400m freestyle. Thelma Kalama later joined the marines, eventually becoming a sergeant. She also attended college at Miami of Ohio and was married for a short time.

Olympic Results

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