biography
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Gross, Michael
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nickname the Albatross
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pronunciation:
[grohs]
| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1964– )
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| biography:
| Swimmer, born in Frankfurt, WC Germany. An outstanding butterfly and freestyle swimmmer, he uses his great height (6 ft 7 in/201 cm) and long arm span to advantage. In 1981–7 he won a record 13 gold medals at the European Championships. He was the world 200 m freestyle and 200 m butterfly champion in 1982 and 1986, and has won three Olympic gold medals: the 100 m butterfly and 200 m freestyle in 1984, and the 200 m butterfly in 1988. |
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