Peter Fick

Peter Fick
Fick in 1939
Personal information
Full namePeter Joseph Fick
National team United States
Born(1913-12-12)December 12, 1913
DiedAugust 10, 1980(1980-08-10) (aged 66)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
ClubNew York Athletic Club

Peter Joseph Fick (December 12, 1913 – August 10, 1980) was an American competition swimmer and former world record-holder in two events.

Fick represented the United States at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. He was the world record-holder and pre-race favorite, but finished sixth overall in the event final of the 100-meter freestyle with a time of 59.7 seconds. In 1978 he was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.

Fick was married to actress Bess Johnson. And prior to that, Donna Damerel.