Jimmy McLane
American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, former world record-holder (1930-2020) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 90
James Price McLane Jr. was an American competition swimmer who competed for Yale University, a three-time Olympic champion, and a world record-holder.
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In 1945-48, in his peak years as a swimming competitor, as an exceptional middle distance swimmer, he captured two Olympic gold medals, and thirteen championships on the national level, winning another gold medal in the 4x200 meter freestyle relay at the 1952 Olympics.
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United States
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Deceased
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Lived 1930 to 2020 · aged 90