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Fred Schmidt (Frederick Weber Schmidt) was born on 23 October, 1943 in Evanston, Illinois, U.S., is an American swimmer. Discover Fred Schmidt's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 80 years old?

Popular As Frederick Weber Schmidt
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Age 80 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 23 October 1943
Birthday 23 October
Birthplace Evanston, Illinois, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Fred Schmidt Height, Weight & Measurements

At 80 years old, Fred Schmidt height is 6 ft 2 in and Weight 185 lb.

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Height 6 ft 2 in
Weight 185 lb
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Fred Schmidt Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Fred Schmidt worth at the age of 80 years old? Fred Schmidt’s income source is mostly from being a successful swimmer. He is from United States. We have estimated Fred Schmidt's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1943

Frederick Weber Schmidt (born October 23, 1943) is an American former competition swimmer.

1961

He is a former world record-holder in men's 100-meter butterfly, holding the record from 1961 to 1962.

Schmidt began swimming competitively at New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois, and was part of one of the greatest high school swim teams, in 1961.

The team won the Illinois high school championship, and various team members held every high school national record at the time.

The New Trier High School team placed third in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) championships that year behind the Yale and Indiana University teams.

He then joined coach Doc Counsilman's Indiana Hoosiers swimming and diving team at Indiana University.

Schmidt held the world record in 100-meter butterfly (58.6 seconds) from August 20, 1961 to April 24, 1962.

Schmidt later entered the U.S. Navy, became a SEAL, and participated in the recovery of several capsules in NASA's manned space flight program.

1964

He was Olympic champion in 4×100 m medley in 1964, and bronze medallist in 200 m butterfly.

At the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, he received a gold medal by swimming the butterfly leg for the winning U.S. team in the 4×100-meter medley relay, setting a new world record of 3:58.4 with teammates Thompson Mann (backstroke), Bill Craig (breaststroke), and Steve Clark (freestyle).

He also received a bronze medal for his third-place finish in the 200-meter butterfly, clocking a time of 2:09.3.

1971

In 1971, when Apollo 15 returned from the Moon, Schmidt welcomed mission commander David Scott, also a former competitive swimmer, back to Earth.

Schmidt later moved to Guam, where he currently resides.