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Darian Townsend

Olympian 2004, 2008, 2012

Athlete Bio 

Height

6'4"

Age

41

Hometown

Litchfield Park, AZ

Education

University of Arizona


 

Olympic Experience

 

  • Athens 2004 Olympic Games, gold (4x100m freestyle) - WR, 37th (200m individual medley)
  • Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, 7th (4x100m medley, 4x100m freestyle), 8th (4x200m freestyle), 11th (200m individual medley), 21st (200m freestyle)
  • London 2012 Olympic Games, 5th (4x100m freestyle), 7th (4x200m freestyle), 21st (200m individual medley)

Education: Mairtzburg College (Pietermaritzburg, South Africa) University of Arizona '10, Sociology

Quick Facts
  • Son of Ted and Rita Townsend
  • Has one sister, Cheryl
  • Previously represented his native South Africa at the Olympic Games in 2004, 2008 and 2012 before becoming a U.S. citizen in July 2014
  • Made his international debut as a U.S. citizen at the 2014 FINA World Short Course Championships
  • Competed in swimming at the University of Florida and the University of Arizona, winning seven NCAA titles
  • Speaks Dutch Afrikaans.

 

 

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