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John Thomas Devitt (Granville, Australia, 4 de febrero de 1937-Sídney, 17 de agosto de 2023) [1] fue un nadador australiano especializado en pruebas de estilo libre, donde consiguió ser campeón olímpico en 1960 en los 100 metros.
18 de ago. de 2023 · John Devitt, an Australian champion swimmer who was awarded a gold medal in the showcase race of the 1960 Rome Olympics even though he had a slower time than the runner-up, died on Thursday...
18 de ago. de 2023 · Former swimming champion John Devitt, who won gold medals at the 1956 Melbourne and 1960 Rome Olympics, has died, aged 86. Key points: John Devitt broke 14 world records across his career
17 de ago. de 2023 · Devitt first competed internationally at the 1956 Olympics, where he lost a closely fought battle against a fellow countryman Henricks in the 100 freestyle and settled for silver. Devitt also won gold in the 4x200 free relay in a world record time of 8:23.6.
World Aquatics extends its condolences to the family and friends of Australian swimmer John Devitt, who died on August 17, 2023, in Sydney after a long illness at the age of 86. Devitt became the first Australian to win an Olympic gold medal in the 100m freestyle, but his victory at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome was controversial.
20 de ago. de 2023 · John Devitt, a decorated Australian swimmer who won the controversial 100-meter freestyle final at the 1960 Rome Olympics, died Thursday in Sydney “after a long illness” at 86 years old.
