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Ian Crocker, born on August 31, 1982 in Portland, Maine, United States, is a swimmer. Ian Crocker is 44 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Cheverus High School and University of Texas at Austin.
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.
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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 44)
- Origin
- Portland, Maine, United States
- Occupation
- swimmer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dog
2. Background
- High school
- Cheverus High School
- University
- University of Texas at Austin
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ian Crocker born?
Ian Crocker was born on August 31, 1982 and is 44 years old.
Where is Ian Crocker from?
Ian Crocker is from Portland, Maine, United States.
What does Ian Crocker do?
Ian Crocker works as swimmer.
Where did Ian Crocker study?
Ian Crocker attended University of Texas at Austin.
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