Vincent Ward (swimmer)

Vincent Ward
Personal information
Birth nameVincent Peter Ward
Born(1921-05-29)May 29, 1921
Rochester, New York, U.S.
DiedSeptember 22, 2016(2016-09-22) (aged 95)
Hamlin, New York, U.S.
Sport
Country United States
SportSwimming
Medal record
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
Swimming
Silver medal – second place 1960 Rome Men’s 25 m breaststroke complete class 2
Bronze medal – third place 1960 Rome Men’s 25 m crawl complete class 2
Bronze medal – third place 1960 Rome Men’s 25 m backstroke complete class 2

Vincent Peter Ward (May 29, 1921 – September 22, 2016) was an American paralympic swimmer. He competed at the 1960 Summer Paralympics.[1][2]

Life and career

Ward was born in Rochester, New York,[3] the son of Peter and Catherine Ward.[4] He attended and graduated from Aquinas Institute.[5] After graduating, he served in the United States Navy during World War II, which after his discharge, he worked as a watch repairman.[3]

Ward competed at the 1960 Summer Paralympics,[6][7] winning two bronze medals and a silver medal in swimming.[1]

Death

Ward died on September 22, 2016, in Hamlin, New York, at the age of 95.[8][9]

References

  1. ^ a b "Rome 1960 Paralympic Games Results". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  2. ^ "U.S. Sends Team To 'Paralympics'". Daily Big Picture in Paragould. Paragould, Arkansas. Associated Press. October 19, 1960. p. 4. Retrieved July 17, 2025 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  3. ^ a b "Ward, Vincent P." Democrat and Chronicle. Rochester, New York. September 28, 2016. p. A9. Retrieved July 17, 2025 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  4. ^ "Mrs. Catherine Ward, Mother of 2 Priests". Democrat and Chronicle. Rochester, New York. November 14, 1950. p. 18. Retrieved July 17, 2025 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  5. ^ "Vincent Ward". U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016. Retrieved July 17, 2025 – via Ancestry.com. Closed access icon (subscription required)
  6. ^ "Wheelchair Athletes to Take Over at Rome in Paralympics". The Oneonta Star. Oneonta, New York. Associated Press. September 8, 1960. p. 15. Retrieved July 17, 2025 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  7. ^ "New Gloucester Man on Way To Paralympics at Rome". Sun Journal. Lewiston, Maine. Associated Press. September 16, 1960. p. 15. Retrieved July 17, 2025 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  8. ^ "Vincent Peter Ward". Forever Missed. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  9. ^ "Vincent Ward". Farrell-Ryan Funeral Cremation Services. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
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