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Mike Burton was born in Des Moines, Iowa, United States on July 3, 1947. Mike Burton was a swimmer. Death is recorded on September 18, 2026, at the age of 79. Schooling on record includes El Camino Fundamental High School and University of California, Los Angeles. Recorded honors include International Swimming Hall of Fame.
My Take
Mike Burton earns my unqualified respect. Out of Des Moines and racing for UCLA, he became a three-time Olympic champion and world record holder in the distance freestyle events. Long-distance swimming is the most honest discipline in sport: no explosive burst to hide behind, just an inhuman engine and the will to suffer through the pain. His induction into the International Swimming Hall of Fame was a formality the results had already earned. What I love most is that he later turned to coaching, pouring what he won back into the next generation. That kind of stewardship is the mark of a true great.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mike Burton
- Name (Japanese)
- マイク・バートン
- Reading
- まいく・ばーとん
- Born
- July 3, 1947 – September 18, 2026
- Origin
- Des Moines, Iowa, United States
- Height
- 175 cm
- Occupation
- swimmer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Boar
2. Background
- High school
- El Camino Fundamental High School
- University
- University of California, Los Angeles
Awards & achievements
- International Swimming Hall of Fame
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 Mike Burton born?
Mike Burton was born on July 3, 1947.
When did Mike Burton die?
Mike Burton died on September 18, 2026, aged 79.
Where was Mike Burton from?
Mike Burton was from Des Moines, Iowa, United States.
What did Mike Burton do?
Mike Burton worked as swimmer.
How tall was Mike Burton?
Mike Burton was 175 cm tall.
Where did Mike Burton study?
Mike Burton attended University of California, Los Angeles.
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