Robin Backhaus

Full name: Robin James Backhaus
Gender: Male
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
Weight: 170 lbs (77 kg)
Born: February 12, 1955 in Lincoln County, Tennessee, United States
Affiliations: Riverside Aquatic Association, Riverside (USA) / Alabama Crimson Tide, Tuscaloosa (USA)
Country: United States
Sport: Swimming

Medals: 1 Bronze (1 Total)

Biography

Robin Backhaus won two NCAA titles. He was also a three-time winner at the AAU championships, but the highlight of his career came in 1973 when he took the gold medal in the 200m butterfly at the World Championships.

Results

Games	Age	City	Sport	Event	Team	NOC	Rank	Medal
1972 Summer	17	München	Swimming	Men's 200 metres Butterfly	United States	USA	3	Bronze

Men's 200 metres Butterfly

Event History

Games	Age	City	Sport	Country	Phase	Unit	Rank		T
1972 Summer	17	München	Swimming	United States	Final		3		2:03.23
1972 Summer	17	München	Swimming	United States	Round One	Heat Two	1	QU/OR	2:03.11

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