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Mike Burton was born in Des Moines, Iowa, United States on July 3, 1947. Mike Burton is a swimmer. The age as of 2026 is 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 (age 79)
- 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
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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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Mike Burton born?
Born July 3, 1947 (age 79).
Where is Mike Burton from?
Mike Burton is from Des Moines, Iowa, United States.
What does Mike Burton do?
Mike Burton works as swimmer.
How tall is Mike Burton?
Mike Burton is 175 cm.