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James Paul Montgomery (born January 24, 1955) is an American former competition swimmer, four-time Olympic medalist, and former world record-holder. Montgomery was the first man to break the 50-second barrier (49.99) in the 100-meter freestyle, [1] at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, where he won three gold medals and one bronze. [2]
Learn to swim with Olympic Gold Medalist Jim Montgomery. Classes take place in the DFW area at several locations in downtown Dallas, Texas. First man to break 50 seconds
Jim Montgomery is an American pool and open water swimmer and Olympic 100m freestyle champion. He developed the masters swimming concept since 1981 and is currently part owner of the Dallas Aquatic Masters Swim Club, one of the top adult fitness exercise programs in the country.
With two individual golds and three more in the relays, Jim Montgomery was the star swimmer of the 1973 World Championships. He attended Indiana, where he won the NCAA 200y free before going on to win four AAU titles.
Jim Montgomery was the first man to swim 100 meters freestyle under 50 seconds (49.99). Breaking this barrier was equivalent to Roger Bannister’s four minute mile in track. That Montgomery did it while winning an Olympic gold medal (July 25, 1976) at Montreal is a double dose of immortality.
With two individual golds and three more in the relays, Jim Montgomery was the star swimmer of the 1973 World Championships. He attended Indiana, where he won the NCAA 200y free before going on to win four AAU titles.
Apr 6, 2016 · The name Jim Montgomery just might sound familiar, especially if you’re a swimmer or an Olympics junkie. Montgomery, 61, won three gold medals and one bronze in the 1976 Summer Olympics in...
