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Mike Troy (Michael Francis Troy) was born on 3 October, 1940 in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S., is an American swimmer (1940–2019). Discover Mike Troy'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 78 years old?
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Michael Francis Troy |
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Age |
78 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
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3 October, 1940 |
Birthday |
3 October |
Birthplace |
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
Date of death |
3 August, 2019 |
Died Place |
Arizona, U.S. |
Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous swimmer with the age 78 years old group.
Mike Troy Height, Weight & Measurements
At 78 years old, Mike Troy height is 6 ft and Weight 170 lb.
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6 ft |
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170 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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Mike Troy Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mike Troy worth at the age of 78 years old? Mike Troy’s income source is mostly from being a successful swimmer. He is from United States. We have estimated Mike Troy's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Source of Income |
swimmer |
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Timeline
Michael Francis Troy (October 3, 1940 – August 3, 2019) was an American competitive swimmer, a two-time Olympic champion, and world record-holder in three events.
The peak of Troy's swimming career occurred between 1959 and 1960 while he was coached by Doc Counsilman of the Indiana Hoosiers swimming and diving team at Indiana University.
At the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, he won his first gold medal as a member of the winning U.S. team in the men's 4×200-meter freestyle relay.
Individually, he won a second gold with his first-place finish in the men's 200-meter butterfly—his signature event.
Troy broke the world record in the 200-meter butterfly six consecutive times before it was taken over by fellow American swimmer Carl Robie in 1961.
After college, Troy entered active duty with the United States Navy on February 15, 1964, and completed Officer Candidate School.
Troy was commissioned as an Ensign and volunteered for Underwater Demolition Training, now known as Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training.
After months of grueling training, Troy graduated with BUD/S class 33 in December 1964.
Troy received assignment to Underwater Demolition Team ELEVEN (UDT-11) and later deployed with his team to South Vietnam in 1966.
He was recommended for the numerous awards for his combat service during the Vietnam War.
Troy resigned from active duty on February 28, 1969.
After leaving military service Troy settled in the San Diego area where he worked as a real estate agent and swimming coach.
In 1971 he was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
He accompanied the team to Athens, Greece in September 2004 where the U.S. Paralympic team won numerous medals.
At the time of his death in 2019 Troy was co-owner of the Gold Medal Swim School in Chandler, Arizona, with two time Olympic coach Mike Walker.
Troy served as Chairman of the International Section of the Olympic Committee and Vice President of the American Swimming Coaches Association.
Troy was the National Director of the USA Paralympic Swimming Team.
Troy died on August 3, 2019, in Arizona at the age of 78.