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'''Thomas Andrew Malchow''' (born January 30, 1977) is an American competition [[swimming (sport)|swimmer]], Olympic gold medalist, and former world record-holder.
'''Thomas Andrew Malchow''' (born August 18, 1976) is a retired American competition [[swimming (sport)|swimmer]], Olympic gold medalist, and former world record-holder.


Malchow represented the United States in three consecutive [[Summer Olympics]]. At the [[1996 Summer Olympics]] in Atlanta, he received a silver medal for his second-place performance in the [[Swimming at the 1996 Summer Olympics – Men's 200 metre butterfly|men's 200-meter butterfly]]. Four years later at the [[2000 Summer Olympics]] in Sydney, he won the gold medal in the [[Swimming at the 2000 Summer Olympics – Men's 200 metre butterfly|men's 200-meter butterfly]]. He also set a new world record in the 200-meter butterfly in 2000.
Malchow represented the United States in three consecutive [[Summer Olympics]]. At the [[1996 Summer Olympics]] in Atlanta, he received a silver medal for his second-place performance in the [[Swimming at the 1996 Summer Olympics – Men's 200 metre butterfly|men's 200-meter butterfly]]. Four years later at the [[2000 Summer Olympics]] in Sydney, he won the gold medal in the [[Swimming at the 2000 Summer Olympics – Men's 200 metre butterfly|men's 200-meter butterfly]]. He also set a new [[World record progression 200 metres butterfly|world record in the 200-meter butterfly]] in 2000.


Malchow was also a captain of the U.S. Men's Swimming Team at the [[2004 Summer Olympics]]. He attended high school in Minnesota at [[Saint Thomas Academy]], graduated from the [[University of Michigan]] and was a member of the United States Swimming (USS) Team 'Star'.
Malchow was also a captain of the U.S. Men's Swimming Team at the [[2004 Summer Olympics]]. He attended high school in Minnesota at [[Saint Thomas Academy]], graduated from the [[University of Michigan]] and was a member of the United States Swimming (USS) Team 'Star'.
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==References==
==References==
* {{SR/Olympics profile|ma/tom-malchow-1}}
* [http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ma/tom-malchow-1.html Tom Malchow] – Olympic athlete profile at Sports-Reference.com

==External links==
* {{web archive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080515192119/http://www.usolympicteam.com/26_844.htm |title=Tom Malchow at the U.S Olympic Team}}
* {{Olympics.com profile}}

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Latest revision as of 16:38, 19 October 2024

Tom Malchow
Personal information
Full nameThomas Andrew Malchow
National teamUnited States
Born (1976-08-18) August 18, 1976 (age 48)
St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesButterfly
ClubClub Wolverine
College teamUniversity of Michigan
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing the United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2000 Sydney 200 m butterfly
Silver medal – second place 1996 Atlanta 200 m butterfly
World Championships (LC)
Silver medal – second place 2001 Fukuoka 200 m butterfly
Bronze medal – third place 1998 Perth 200 m butterfly
Bronze medal – third place 2003 Barcelona 200 m butterfly
Pan Pacific Championships
Gold medal – first place 1997 Fukuoka 4×200 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 1999 Sydney 200 m butterfly
Gold medal – first place 2002 Yokohama 200 m butterfly
Silver medal – second place 1997 Fukuoka 200 m butterfly
Silver medal – second place 1999 Sydney 4×200 m freestyle
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 1995 Mar del Plata 200 m butterfly
Universiade
Gold medal – first place 1995 Fukuoka 200 m butterfly

Thomas Andrew Malchow (born August 18, 1976) is a retired American competition swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, and former world record-holder.

Malchow represented the United States in three consecutive Summer Olympics. At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, he received a silver medal for his second-place performance in the men's 200-meter butterfly. Four years later at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, he won the gold medal in the men's 200-meter butterfly. He also set a new world record in the 200-meter butterfly in 2000.

Malchow was also a captain of the U.S. Men's Swimming Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics. He attended high school in Minnesota at Saint Thomas Academy, graduated from the University of Michigan and was a member of the United States Swimming (USS) Team 'Star'.

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Records
Preceded by Men's 200-meter butterfly
world record-holder (long course)
June 17, 2000 – March 30, 2001 		Succeeded by


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