Carin Cone (’60)

Carin Cone was the first University of Houston athlete featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated (April 18, 1960). This was the second cover for the “Queen of the Backstroke,” who won a silver medal in the 100-meter backstroke at the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne. Renowned artist Aaron Shikler painted her portrait for the cover.

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