Gunnar Bentz
Swimming

Gunnar

Bentz

Olympian 2016, 2020

Gunnar Bentz
  • 1

    GOLD

  • 0

    SILVER

  • 0

    BRONZE

Athlete Bio#

Height

6'5"

Age

29

Hometown

Atlanta, GA

Education

University of Georgia

Quick Facts
  • Son of Steve and Missy Bentz
  • Both parents attended Berry College where Steve ran track and field and Missy high-jumped
  • Has two siblings, Kenzie and Raleigh
  • Started swimming at age 3
  • Can wiggle his ears.

Years of World Championships participation: Short Course – 2018. Top Finish: 14th – 2018 (800 freestyle relay). Most recent: 2018 – 14th (800 freestyle relay).

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USA Swimming

Olympic Experience
  • 2-time Olympian; 1-time Olympic medalist (1 gold)
    • Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, 7th (200m Butterfly - Men)
    • Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, gold (4 x 200m Freestyle Relay - Men)
World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2018 – 14th (200m Individual Medley (SC) - Men)
  • Years of participation: 200m Individual Medley (SC) - Men 2018
  • Top finish: 14th – 2018 (200m Individual Medley (SC) - Men)

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