American swimmer Mike Burton died at the age of 79. The death of the three-time Olympic champion was announced by his son Eric Burton, who reported his father's death on social media. Burton died last Friday. zurnal.pravda.sk ↗
Burton went down in history as the first American to win Olympic gold in the 1500 meters freestyle at two consecutive Olympic Games. In total, he won three Olympic gold medals. STVR (Minúta po minúte) ↗
His achievements included victories at the Olympic Games, where he was among the most prominent figures in American swimming. His first-place finish in the 1500 meters freestyle remains especially remarkable, a feat he managed to repeat at two consecutive Olympics. sport.sk ↗
According to available information, in recent years Burton had been battling Alzheimer's disease and dementia. After announcing his death, his son paid tribute to his father, emphasizing his perseverance and his influence on his own life. sport.cz - hokej ↗
Mike Burton belonged to a generation of athletes who shaped American swimming at the Olympic level. His name will remain linked with three gold medals and his historic success in the 1500 meters freestyle.
Three-time Olympic swimming champion Mike Burton dies
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Získal tri zlaté na OH, vyhral s neprekonateľným náskokom. Zomrela plavecká ikona
zurnal.pravda.sk
| 10:12 21.09.
Trojnásobný olympijský víťaz v plávaní Mike Burton zomrel vo veku 79 rokov.
STVR (Minúta po minúte)
| 09:51 21.09.
SMUTNÁ SPRÁVA: Zomrel trojnásobný olympijský víťaz
teraz.sk
| 09:30 21.09.
Zemřel trojnásobný olympijský šampion Američan Burton
sport.cz - hokej
| 08:25 21.09.
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