Richard O. Papenguth

American swimming coach

Richard O. Papenguth (1903–1970) was an American college swimming coach at Purdue University and coach of the women's swim team in the 1952 Summer Olympics that won two bronze medals.

Papenguth was a graduate of the University of Michigan. Papenguth is a member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame.

  • International Swimming Hall of Fame Biography
  • Photo and Bio from University of Michigan Site
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