Doug Gjertsen

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Doug Gjertsen, born Douglas S. Gjertsen on July 31, 1969, is an American swimmer.

1988 Summer Olympics

He was the third member of the United States' world record 4x200 freestyle relay team at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. This team set the world record with a time of 7:12.51

1992 Summer Olympics

He was also the fourth member of the United States' bronze medal 4x200 freestyle relay team at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain with a time of 7:16.23

Collegiate career

He swam collegiately for Texas where he was a three time individual NCAA champion and an eleven time relay NCAA champion.

He was inducted into the Longhorn Hall of Honor in September 2006 for his accomplishments not only at Texas but also on the Olympic stage.