Jed Graef

Full name: Jedward Richard "Jed" Graef
Gender: Male
Height: 6-5.5 (198 cm)
Weight: 201 lbs (91 kg)
Born: May 1, 1942 in Montclair, New Jersey, United States
Affiliations: Princeton University / New Jersey Swim Association
Country: United States
Sport: Swimming

Medals: 1 Gold (1 Total)

Biography

When Jed Graef won the 200m backstroke with a new world record at the Tokyo Games, he became the first Princetonian to win an Olympic gold medal for swimming. This proved to be by far the most significant victory of his career; the only other major title he won was the NCAA 200y backstroke in 1964. Graef earned a Ph.D. in psychology and was a pioneer in the field of sports psychology.

Results

Games	Age	City	Sport	Event	Team	NOC	Rank	Medal
1964 Summer	22	Tokyo	Swimming	Men's 200 metres Backstroke	United States	USA	1	Gold	WR

Men's 200 metres Backstroke

Event History

Games	Age	City	Sport	Country	Phase	Unit	Rank		T
1964 Summer	22	Tokyo	Swimming	United States	Final		1	WR	2:10.3
1964 Summer	22	Tokyo	Swimming	United States	Semi-Finals	Heat Two	1	QU/OR	2:13.7
1964 Summer	22	Tokyo	Swimming	United States	Round One	Heat Three	1	QU/OR	2:14.5

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