Steve Genter

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Steve Genter
Steve Genter, Mark Spitz, Werner Lampe 1972.jpg
Genter, Mark Spitz and Werner Lampe
at 1972 Olympics
Personal information
Full nameRobert Steven Genter
Nickname(s)"Steve," "Curly"
National teamUnited States
Born (1951-01-04) January 4, 1951 (age 71)
Artesia, California
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
College teamUniversity of California, Los Angeles
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing the United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1972 Munich 4×200 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1972 Munich 200 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1972 Munich 400 m freestyle
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1971 Cali 4×100 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 1971 Cali 4×200 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1971 Cali 400 m freestyle
Universiade
Silver medal – second place 1970 Turin 400 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1970 Turin 1500 m freestyle

Robert Steven Genter (born January 4, 1951) is an American former competition swimmer and three-time Olympic medalist. He was freestyle specialist who earned a gold medal as a member of the winning U.S. team in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany. He also won silver medals in the 200-meter and 400-meter freestyle events.

In high school, Genter was an All-American in both swimming and water polo. At the 1972 Olympics, he had a collapsed lung several days before the 200-meter freestyle event. Doctors advised him to withdraw; he refused, competed, and won a silver medal. Genter would shave his head before swim meets, for which he was given the nickname "Curly".[1]

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References[]

  1. ^ Steve Genter. Sports-Reference.com


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