American freestyle legend who became the first swimmer to win five individual gold medals at a single Olympics at the 1964 Tokyo Games, setting the standard for American sprint freestyle swimming for a generation.
Don Schollander became the first swimmer to win four gold medals at a single Olympics at the 1964 Tokyo Games, dominating the freestyle events in a performance that made him one of America's most celebrated athletes. His exceptional combination of power, efficiency, and natural athletic ability produced world records and set the standard for American freestyle swimming for years.
First swimmer to win four gold medals in single Olympics (1964)
How They Played
Powerful freestyle swimmer with exceptional endurance
Lasting Impact
Pioneered modern freestyle technique and dominated distance swimming