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John Ferris

American swimmer, Olympic bronze medalist, former world record-holder (1949-2020) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 71

John Edward Ferris was an American competition swimmer, for Stanford University, a winner of two bronze medals in the 1968 Olympics in butterfly and medley events, and a one-time world record-holder.

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Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1949 to 2020 · aged 71