Brendan Hansen

American swimmer and Olympic medalist

Brendan Hansen - American swimmer and Olympic medalist
Born

August 15th, 1981
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Accomplished in competitive swimming, a swimmer specialized in breaststroke events. Achieved significant success at the 2004 Athens Olympics, winning two gold medals and one bronze. Continued success at the 2008 Beijing Olympics with a gold medal in the 4x100 meter medley relay. Dominated multiple national championships, setting records in various breaststroke races throughout the career. Retired after a successful tenure in international swimming competitions.

Two-time Olympic gold medalist in breaststroke

Bronze medalist at the 2004 Athens Olympics

Gold medalist in the 4x100 meter medley relay at the 2008 Olympics

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