Year Pos Hgt Wgt Cl Ltr Hometown 74-75 FS-IM 5-7 109 Fr * Asheville, NC
| Mary Montgomery |
Full Name: Mary Coulter Montgomery
Born: August 30, 1956, Asheville, N.C.
Died: August 24, 2017, Asheville, N.C.
School: Asheville High School in Asheville, North Carolina
Olympics:
1972 - at Munich, Germany representing United States in Swimming & Diving
Legacy Bricks: Legacy Walk Map Link
1975 Swimming & Diving AA - Loc 17
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| FSU Career |
| Swimming & Diving | |
Year Pos Hgt Wgt Cl Ltr Hometown 74-75 FS-IM 5-7 109 Fr * Asheville, NC |
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| Comments |
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Mary Coulter Montgomery Obituary. Published by the Asheville Citizen-Times on Sep 24, 2017, page A19. Mary began swimming at a young age and was an exceptional athlete. Her dream was to go to the Olympics and she made that dream a reality. Mary was coached by her mother and went on to win the Olympic Trials in the 400 Individual Medley and placed 6th in the 1972 Munich Olympics at the age of 15. Later she went to the Pan American Games and won a silver medal in the 800 Freestyle. Mary worked in the hospitality industry for many years and was an ambassador for Asheville. She also taught swimming lessons and coached many competitive teams over the years. Mary was a bright, compassionate and caring women. She never met a stranger and was always kind and thoughtful. She was a talented artist, poet, cook and animal and nature lover. She especially loved the mountains, art, crafts, music and everything Asheville! Mary loved to laugh and enjoyed the company of good friends and being with family. She loved life and valued each day. Mary is survived by her
father Wayne Swope Montgomery; brothers Swope and Woody; sisters Ann and
Jane; sons Tim, Mike and Conor; grandchildren Sophia and Owen, and many
nieces, nephews and cousins. |
| All-American Awards |
| Swimming & Diving |
Year Award
1975 Assoc of Intercollegiate Ath for Women Championships - 400-Yard Freestyle (4th)
Assoc of Intercollegiate Ath for Women Championships - 200-Yard Medley Relay (8th)
Assoc of Intercollegiate Ath for Women Championships - 400-Yard Freestyle Relay (10th) - Honorable Mention
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| FSU Statistics |
| Swimming & Diving |
Date Opponent/Meet Event Place Results Points
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1975 Season
12/07/1974 Indian River CC 200-Yard Medley Relay 2 1:55.3
12/07/1974 Indian River CC 200-Yard Freestyle 3 2:02.0 1.00
12/07/1974 Indian River CC 50-Yard Backstroke 3 31.6 1.00
12/07/1974 Indian River CC 400-Yard Freestyle 3 1.00
01/11/1975 Florida 200-Yard Individual Medley 2 2:17.4 3.00
01/11/1975 Florida 400-Yard Freestyle 2 4:09.5 3.00
01/25/1975 Miami 200-Yard Individual Medley 2 2:15.4 4.00
01/25/1975 Miami 400-Yard Freestyle 3 4:04.1 3.00
01/25/1975 Miami 400-Yard Freestyle Relay 2 3:47.8 1.00
02/08/1975 Florida 200-Yard Individual Medley 1 2:15.1 5.00
02/08/1975 Florida 100-Yard Freestyle 2 56.3 3.00
02/08/1975 Florida 400-Yard Freestyle 2 4:13.8 3.00
02/08/1975 Florida 400-Yard Freestyle Relay 1 3:42.8 1.75
02/15/1975 North Carolina 200-Yard Individual Medley 1 2:14.5 5.00
02/15/1975 North Carolina 100-Yard Freestyle 1 56.5 5.00
02/15/1975 North Carolina 100-Yard Breaststroke 1 1:13.9 5.00
02/22/1975 Brenau College Invitational 400-Yard Freestyle 1 4:01.12 15.00
02/22/1975 Brenau College Invitational 200-Yard Freestyle Relay 1:46.7
02/22/1975 Brenau College Invitational 400-Yard Medley Relay 2 4:08.40 3.00
02/22/1975 Brenau College Invitational 800-Yard Freestyle Relay 7:53.0
02/22/1975 Brenau College Invitational 800-Yard Freestyle 1 8:16.48 15.00
02/22/1975 Brenau College Invitational 400-Yard Freestyle Relay 3:43.37
03/15/1975 AIAW Championship 400-Yard Freestyle 4 4:01.22 15.00
03/15/1975 AIAW Championship 200-Yard Medley Relay 8 1:55.81 5.50
03/15/1975 AIAW Championship 400-Yard Freestyle Relay 10 3:43.24 3.50
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Mary Coulter Montgomery, 60,
died on August 24, 2017 in her Asheville apartment. Mary was born on August
30, 1956 in Asheville, North Carolina and was a lifelong resident. She
attended Asheville High School and graduated from the Newfound School. She
was inducted into the WNC Sports Hall of Fame and was awarded a swimming
scholarship to Florida State University.