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John Phillips Naber (born January 20, 1956) is an American former competitive swimmer, five-time Olympic medalist and former world record-holder in multiple events. Born in Evanston, Illinois, Naber studied in England and Italy where his father worked as a management consultant.
John Naber competed as a swimmer in the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, Canada. He won 4 gold medals and 1 silver medal, breaking six world records. After his Olympic success, he went on to be a television announcer for over 30 different sports, a corporate speaker and an author.
Jan 20, 2016 · Learn about the life and legacy of John Naber, who won four gold medals and set world records in the 1976 Montreal Olympics. He is also a successful speaker, commentator and leader in the Olympic movement.
John Naber is an American swimmer who won four gold medals—all in world-record time—and a silver at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. Primarily a specialist in the backstroke, Naber competed at the University of Southern California, where he won 15 collegiate championships.
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John Naber is a former American swimmer who won four gold and one silver medals at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. He is also a published author, a television and radio broadcaster, and a leader of various sports and Olympic organizations.
May 2, 2024 · John Naber went from being a beginner swimmer as a high school freshman to barely missing the 1972 Olympics as a high school senior. John stated that his family moved to California by his ninth grade of high school and it was then he would take up swimming.
With four gold medals, all in world-record time, and one silver, John Naber was the outstanding swimmer of the Montréal Olympics. His record at every other major championship was equally impressive.
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