Swimming World June 2021 Issue

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TAKEOFF TO TOKYO A FORGOTTEN

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By all measures, Don Schollander is a legend in the sport, a Hall of Fame talent who was unrivaled in his heyday. Yet, his impact has been lost to a combination of unfortunate timing and modern-day fascination. BY JOHN LOHN PHOTOS BY INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME

>> Don Schollander with the four gold medals he won at the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo (100-400 free, 400-800 freestyle relay).

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