John Hencken

American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, world champion, former world record-holder · United States · On the map · Athletes · Born 1954 · age 72

John Frederick Hencken is an American former competition swimmer for Stanford University, three-time Olympic champion, and former world record-holder primarily in the 100 and 200 meter breaststroke events.

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International Swimming Hall of Fame

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Hencken won five Olympic medals during his career in the 1972 Munich, and 1976 Montreal Olympics, including three golds.

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