David Larson (swimmer)

David Erwin Larson (born June 25, 1959) is an American former competition swimmer who is an Olympic gold medalist and former world record-holder. Larson is a Georgia native who became an All-American college swimmer for the University of Florida. He was known for his success as a member of American relay teams in international competition at the Pan American Games and the Olympics – and for setting two world records in the 4×200-meter relay event on the same day at the 1984 Olympics.

David Larson
Personal information
Full nameDavid Erwin Larson
National teamUnited States
Born (1959-06-25) June 25, 1959
Jesup, Georgia
Height6 ft 2.5 in (1.90 m)
Weight174 lb (79 kg)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
College teamUniversity of Florida
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing the United States
Olympic Games
1984 Los Angeles4×200 m freestyle
Pan American Games
1979 San Juan4×200 m freestyle
1983 Caracas4×200 m freestyle
1979 San Juan200 m freestyle
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