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George Onekea

b. 1939

American swimmer

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About George Onekea

Born 1939. George Onekea is an American swimmer.

George Helela Onekea Jr. (born March 25, 1939) is an American former competition swimmer who represented the United States as a 17-year-old at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. Onekea competed in the preliminary heats of the men's 400-meter freestyle and men's 1,500-meter freestyle, recording times of 4:41.6 and 19:13.6 in those events, respectively, but not placing.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Ohio State University
Also known as
George Helela Onekea, Jr.

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped George Onekea's

Frequently asked questions

Who is George Onekea?

American swimmer

When was George Onekea born?

George Onekea was born on 25 March 1939 in Honolulu.

What is George Onekea's occupation?

George Onekea is a swimmer.

What nationality is George Onekea?

George Onekea is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: George Onekea

Β· Wikidata: Q5543034

Β· DBpedia: George Onekea

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