George Breen

George Breen
Personal information
Full nameGeorge Thomas Breen
National team United States
Born(1935-07-19)July 19, 1935
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
DiedNovember 9, 2019(2019-11-09) (aged 84)
Washington Township, New Jersey, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight183 lb (83 kg)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
ClubIndianapolis Athletic Club
College teamCortland State University
CoachDoc Counsilman
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing the United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1956 Melbourne 4×200 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 1956 Melbourne 400 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 1956 Melbourne 1500 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 1960 Rome 1500 m freestyle
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1959 Chicago 400 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1959 Chicago 1500 m freestyle
Representing Cortland State
NCAA
Gold medal – first place 1956 Ann Arbor 1,500 meter freestyle

George Thomas Breen (July 19, 1935 – November 9, 2019) was an American Hall of Fame competition swimmer, four-time Olympic medalist in freestyle events, and world record-holder in three events. After retiring as a swimmer, he became a swim coach at the University of Pennsylvania and later the Jersey Wahoos Swim Club.[1][2]

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  2. ^ "Olympic Biography, George Breen". Olympedia. Retrieved November 19, 2021.