John Hencken, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

John Hencken

American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, world champion, former world record-holder

Date of Birth: 29-May-1954

Place of Birth: Culver City, California, United States

Profession: swimmer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About John Hencken

  • 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.
  • 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.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.1972 graduate of Cupertino High School, Cupertino, CA

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