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My Take
Montgomery owns a piece of history that can never be taken from him: the first man ever under 50 seconds in the 100-meter freestyle, clocking 49.99 in Montreal in 1976. I find that kind of barrier-breaking far more compelling than any single medal count, though three golds and a bronze are no small thing. What I respect most is the second act. A lot of record-holders fade once the records fall, but Montgomery turned to coaching and kept giving back to the sport. That arc, from pioneer to teacher, is the mark of someone who genuinely loved the water rather than just the spotlight.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jim Montgomery
- Name (Japanese)
- ジム・モンゴメリー
- Reading
- じむ・もんごめりー
- Born
- January 24, 1955 (age 71)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Goat
- Origin
- Madison, Wisconsin, United States
- Height
- 191 cm
- Occupation
- swimmer / coach
2. Background
- High school
- Madison East High School
- University
- Indiana University Bloomington
Awards & achievements
- International Swimming Hall of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jim Montgomery born?
Born January 24, 1955 (age 71).
Where is Jim Montgomery from?
Jim Montgomery is from Madison, Wisconsin, United States.
What does Jim Montgomery do?
Jim Montgomery works as swimmer, coach.
How tall is Jim Montgomery?
Jim Montgomery is 191 cm.
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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.