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George Kojac

1910 – 1996

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

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Lived 1910 – 1996 (aged 86). George Kojac was an American swimmer.

George Harold Kojac (March 2, 1910 – May 28, 1996) was an American competition swimmer, two-time Olympic champion, and former world record-holder in two events.

Kojac represented the United States at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. As a member of the winning U.S. team in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay, he received a gold medal. Individually, he won another gold medal in the men's 100-meter backstroke with a second world record time of 1:08.2. He also finished fourth in the men's 100-meter freestyle in 1:00.8.

Kojac was born to Ukrainian immigrants. He attended DeWitt Clinton High School, and learned to swim in the East River in New York. In 1931 he graduated from the Rutgers University and missed the 1932 Olympics because of his studies at Columbia Medical School. During his swimming career Kojac set 23 world records. In 1968 he was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.

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Education
Rutgers University, DeWitt Clinton High School
Awards
International Swimming Hall of Fame

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Kojac?

American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, former world record-holder (1910-1996)

When was George Kojac born?

George Kojac was born on 2 March 1910 in New York City.

When did George Kojac die?

George Kojac died on 28 May 1996 in Fairfax.

What was George Kojac's occupation?

George Kojac was a swimmer.

What nationality was George Kojac?

George Kojac was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Kojac

· Wikidata: Q1440092

· DBpedia: George Kojac

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