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My Take
Ian Crocker is, to me, a study in specialized greatness. He didn't try to win everything; he found his weapon, the 100-meter butterfly, and sharpened it until he held world records and stood among the very best on earth, collecting five Olympic medals along the way. Competing in the shadow of more famous contemporaries could have shrunk him, but instead he became the man nobody wanted to face in his event. I find that kind of focused defiance compelling: a swimmer from Portland, Maine who decided there was one stretch of water he would simply not surrender. That obsession deserves real respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ian Crocker
- Name (Japanese)
- イアン・クロッカー
- Reading
- いあん・くろっかー
- Born
- August 31, 1982 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dog
- Origin
- Portland, Maine, United States
- Occupation
- swimmer
2. Background
- High school
- Cheverus High School
- University
- University of Texas at Austin
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ian Crocker born?
Born August 31, 1982 (age 43).
Where is Ian Crocker from?
Ian Crocker is from Portland, Maine, United States.
What does Ian Crocker do?
Ian Crocker works as swimmer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.