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Don McKenzie (swimmer) (Donald Ward McKenzie Jr.) was born on 11 May, 1947 in Hollywood, California, is an American swimmer. Discover Don McKenzie (swimmer)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 61 years old?
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Donald Ward McKenzie Jr. |
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61 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
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11 May, 1947 |
Birthday |
11 May |
Birthplace |
Hollywood, California |
Date of death |
3 December, 2008 |
Died Place |
Reno, Nevada |
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United States
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He is a member of famous swimmer with the age 61 years old group.
Don McKenzie (swimmer) Height, Weight & Measurements
At 61 years old, Don McKenzie (swimmer) height is 6 ft and Weight 176 lb.
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176 lb |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Don McKenzie (swimmer) Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Don McKenzie (swimmer) worth at the age of 61 years old? Don McKenzie (swimmer)’s income source is mostly from being a successful swimmer. He is from United States. We have estimated Don McKenzie (swimmer)'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Donald Ward McKenzie Jr. (May 11, 1947 – December 3, 2008) was an American competition swimmer, Olympic champion, and former world record-holder.
McKenzie attended Indiana University, where he swam for coach Doc Counsilman's Indiana Hoosiers swimming and diving team in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) competition during the late 1960s.
He won an individual NCAA national championship in the 100-yard breaststroke while swimming for the Hoosiers.
He competed at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, where he received a gold medal for winning the men's 100-meter breaststroke.
He won a second gold medal as a member of the winning U.S. team in the men's 4×100-meter medley relay.
The first-place team of Charlie Hickcox, McKenzie, Doug Russell and Ken Walsh set a new world-record time of 3:54.9 in the event final.
McKenzie was inducted as an "Honor Swimmer" into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1989.
He became a Masters swimmer with the Sierra Nevada Masters and held the men's 50–54 age group 100-yard national breaststroke record with a 1:01.02 in 1998.
In 2000, he was inducted into the Indiana University Hall of Fame.
Don was diagnosed with a Stage IV brain tumor (a glioblastoma) in the summer of 2007.
He died on December 3, 2008, due to complications resulting from his brain tumor and was survived by his father and mother, Don and Clarice McKenzie; wife, Syd McKenzie; children, Amy, Ryan and (Andrea), Anne, Emily, and Amanda McKenzie; new granddaughter, Naomi Mackenzie; siblings, Bob and (Kathy) McKenzie and Suzanne and (Steve) Wortman, and a loving family of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.
His record stood until 2010.
As the president of Practice Management Services, he created and supported computer software and systems for medical, dental, and small businesses.
He was a real estate investor, counselor, and licensee with Remcor in Reno.
He enjoyed the Sierra Nevada Masters and the Pacific Masters Swimming groups as well as golfing, skiing, target shooting, wood working, and racing cars, striving for excellence in all things.
He was also inducted posthumously into the Los Angeles Valley College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011.
McKenzie continued to swim after the Olympics.