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Alex Baumann

Canadian swimmer, Olympic gold medallist, former world record-holder · Canada · On the map · Athletes · Born 1964 · age 62

Alexander Baumann, is a Canadian sports administrator and former competitive swimmer who won two gold medals and set two world records at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

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Officer of the Order of Canada
International Swimming Hall of Fame
Order of Ontario
Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
Ontario Sports Hall of Fame

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In 2007, he was regarded by the CBC, the national broadcaster, as "the greatest swimmer in Canadian history", as the twin Olympic gold medals were Canada's first in swimming since 1912.

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Born 1964 · age 62