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Brad Bridgewater

b. 1973

American swimmer

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About Brad Bridgewater

Born 1973. Brad Bridgewater is an American swimmer.

Bradley Michael Bridgewater (born March 29, 1973) is an American former competition swimmer who won the gold medal in the men's 200-meter backstroke at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

Bridgewater attended Lake Mary High School in Lake Mary, Florida, and was coached by 1972 Olympic gold medalist Fred Tyler. In college, he swam for the Texas Longhorns swimming and diving team of the University of Texas from 1992 to 1994, then transferred to the University of Southern California (USC). Under Trojans coach Mark Schubert, Bridgewater earned 1995 and 1996 All-America honors in the 100- and 200-meter backstroke.

At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Bridgewater won the gold medal in men's 200-meter backstroke with a time of 1:58.54, beating fellow American and rival Tripp Schwenk by .45 seconds.

Bridgewater currently serves as vice-president for Dallas, Texas investment management firm PHH Investments.

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Important facts

Born
29 March 1973, Charleston
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Swimmer
Nationality
United States
Education
University of Texas at Austin, University of Southern California, Lake Mary High School

People in Brad Bridgewater's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Fred Tyler
b. 1954
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Fred
b. 1993
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Tripp Schwenk
b. 1971
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Contemporaries

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Raymond A. Price
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Brad Bridgewater?

American swimmer

When was Brad Bridgewater born?

Brad Bridgewater was born on 29 March 1973 in Charleston.

What is Brad Bridgewater's occupation?

Brad Bridgewater is a swimmer.

What nationality is Brad Bridgewater?

Brad Bridgewater is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Brad Bridgewater

· Wikidata: Q896757

· DBpedia: Brad Bridgewater

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