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Donald Arthur Schollander (born April 30, 1946) is an American former competition swimmer, five-time Olympic champion, and former world record-holder in four events. He won a total of five gold medals and one silver medal at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.
Don Schollander is an American athlete who was the first swimmer to win four gold medals in a single Olympic Games. A product of the acclaimed Santa Clara (California) Swim Club, Schollander was noted for his speed, perfection of stroke, and effortless crawl.
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Nov 30, 2023 · Don Schollander is a legend, one of the greatest swimmers in history. And he made his mark when Tokyo first hosted the Olympic Games.
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Don Schollander is a legendary American swimmer who won eight Olympic medals, including four gold, in 1964 and 1968. He holds world records in four events and wrote two books about swimming.
Oct 10, 2020 · Learn about Don Schollander, the first swimmer to win four gold medals in a single Olympic Games at Tokyo 1964. He broke six world records and retired after Mexico 1968.
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Don Schollander is the first swimmer to win four gold medals at one Olympic Games in 1964. He also set nine world records in the 200 metre freestyle and participated in two more Olympics in 1968.
