Gibson, Cheryl

Club: Canadian Dolphins | Female

4
Meets
9
Results
4
Events

About

Canadian swimmer who specialized in backstroke, butterfly, and individual medley. In 1975 she became the first woman in the Western world to break the five-minute barrier in the 400m IM. She won Olympic silver in the 400m IM at the 1976 Montreal Games and accumulated 34 national titles and 13 international medals.

Achievements

Personal Bests

EventTimeMeetDate
100m Backstroke1:04.50[Legend] 1979 Pan American Games1979-07-01
200m Backstroke2:18.00[Legend] 1979 Pan American Games1979-07-01
200m Butterfly2:13.50[Legend] 1975 Pan American Games1975-10-12
400m Individual Medley4:48.10[Legend] 1976 Olympic Games1976-07-18

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Gibson, Cheryl's best events?

Gibson, Cheryl's top personal bests include 100m Backstroke (1:04.50), 200m Backstroke (2:18.00), 200m Butterfly (2:13.50), 400m Individual Medley (4:48.10).

What club does Gibson, Cheryl swim for?

Gibson, Cheryl swims for Canadian Dolphins.

How many meets has Gibson, Cheryl competed in?

Gibson, Cheryl has competed in 4 meets.

Who is Gibson, Cheryl?

Canadian swimmer who specialized in backstroke, butterfly, and individual medley. In 1975 she became the first woman in the Western world to break the five-minute barrier in the 400m IM. She won Olympic silver in the 400m IM at the 1976 Montreal Games and accumulated 34 national titles and 13 international medals.