Chet Jastremski
Swimmer and physician
Born
January 12th, 1941
84 years ago
Died
2014
11 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Accomplished in competitive swimming and medicine. Excelled in the breaststroke event during collegiate competitions. Contributed significantly to medical practices while engaging in swimming at a high level. Participated in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics as part of the U.S. swimming team, showcasing skills in multiple events.
Competed in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics
Excelled in collegiate swimming competitions
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