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Vendt, Erik
- Two-time Olympic silver medallist in 400m IM (2000, 2004)
- 2001 World Championships silver medallist in 400m IM
- Named 2002 NCAA Swimmer of the Year after winning the 1650y free and 400y IM; was second in the 500y free.
- He broke the 16-year-old American record in 1500m free, becoming the first American to break 15 minutes with a time of 14:59.11 at 2000 Olympic Trials.
- Is a member of the Ocean State Squids
- American record-holder in 1500m free (short course).
- Four-time National "A" team member (1998, 2000-2002).
- Won two silver medals at the Pan Pacific Championships (400m IM and 1500m free).
- He lists boxer Rocky Marciano as his biggest sports hero.
- Holds six U.S. National titles
- Former American record-holder in teh 1500m free (long course).
- Won the 1500m free, took second in the 400m IM and 400m free, as well as placing fifth in the 200m breast at the Phillips 66 Summer Nationals.
- Listed as one of the top 25 U.S. swimmers to watch in 2003 by USA Swimming.
An avid Boston sports fan, for his most thrilling moment in sports, he said, “I’m still waiting for the Red Sox to win a championship.”
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Height: 5'10
Born: 1/1/1981
Hometown: North Easton, Mass.
Resides: Los Angeles, Calif
Sport: Swimming
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