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Roland Matthes (German pronunciation: [ˈʁoːlant ˈmatəs], audio ⓘ; 17 November 1950 – 20 December 2019) was a German swimmer and the most successful backstroke swimmer of all time. Between April 1967 and August 1974 he won all backstroke competitions he entered.
Dec 22, 2019 · Roland Matthes won four gold medals in backstroke events at the 1968 and 1972 Olympics, and three world titles. He was also an orthopaedist and the ex-husband of swimmer Kornelia Ender.
Roland Matthes, East German swimmer who was considered one of the greatest backstrokers of all time. Undefeated in major backstroke competitions between 1967 and 1974, Matthes set 16 world records and won 8 Olympic medals.
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Roland Matthes was one of the most dominant backstrokers in history, winning eight Olympic medals and breaking 21 World Records for East Germany. He denied any involvement in state-sponsored doping and worked as an orthopedic surgeon after retiring from swimming.
Dec 21, 2019 · The East German backstroker dominated the event from 1967 to 1974, winning seven medals and setting world records. He was also an orthopedic surgeon and a Hall of Famer.
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Jun 12, 2013 · Roland Matthes would later compete at both the Munich 1972 and Montreal 1976 Olympic Games, winning five more Olympic medals, including two new golds in Munich, as he defended his title the...
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Dec 22, 2019 · Roland Matthes, the most decorated backstroke ace in history, the G.OA.T. of the stroke, died on Friday in Wertheim, Baden-Württemberg, after a short, severe illness. He was 69.
