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John Frederick Hencken (born May 29, 1954) is an American former competition swimmer, three-time Olympic champion, and former world record-holder. Hencken won five Olympic medals during his career, including three golds.

John Hencken
Hencken circa 1974
Personal information
Full nameJohn Frederick Hencken
National teamUnited States
Born (1954-05-29) May 29, 1954 (age 68)
Culver City, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight170 lb (77 kg)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesBreaststroke
ClubSanta Clara Swim Club
College teamStanford University
Medal record
Representing the United States
Olympic Games
1972 Munich 200 m breaststroke
1972 Munich 100 m breaststroke
1976 Montreal 100 m breaststroke
1976 Montreal 4×100 m medley
1976 Montreal 200 m breaststroke
World Championships (LC)
1973 Belgrade 100 m breaststroke
1973 Belgrade 4×100 m medley
1973 Belgrade 200 m breaststroke

Olympic career


At the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, he won a gold medal in the 200-meter breaststroke and a bronze medal in the 100-meter breaststroke. Four years later at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada, Hencken won gold medals in the 100-meter breaststroke and 4×100-meter medley relay, and a silver in the 200-meter breaststroke.[1]

During his career Hencken set 21 American and 13 world records. He graduated from Stanford in general engineering and product design, and completed his MBA at the University of Phoenix.[2]

1972 graduate of Cupertino High School, Cupertino, CA


See also



References


  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "John Hencken". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on January 27, 2012. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
  2. John Hencken (USA) – Honor Swimmer profile at International Swimming Hall of Fame[dead link]





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[fr] John Hencken

John Frederick Hencken (né le 29 mai 1954 à Culver City) est un ancien nageur américain spécialiste des épreuves de brasse. Triple champion olympique et double champion du monde dans les années 1970, Hencken a détenu les records du monde des 100 m et 200 m brasse.

[it] John Hencken

John Hencken (Culver City, 29 maggio 1954) è un ex nuotatore statunitense.



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