Doug Gjertsen

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Doug Gjertsen
Medal record
Representing  United States
Men’s Swimming
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1988 Seoul 4x200m Freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 1992 Barcelona 4x200m Freestyle

Douglas ("Doug") Seneca Gjertsen (born July 31, 1969) is a former 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.