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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Michael_Gross_(swimmer)Michael Gross (swimmer) - Wikipedia

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   Michael Groß (German pronunciation: [ˈmɪçaːʔeːl ˈɡʁoːs] ⓘ; born 17 June 1964), usually spelled Michael Gross in English, is a former competitive swimmer from Germany. He is 201 centimetres (6 ft 7 in) tall, and received the nickname "The Albatross" for his especially long arms that gave him a total span of 2.13 meters.

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Michael-GrossMichael Gross | Biography, Swimming & Olympic Games

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   Jun 13, 2024 · Michael Gross is a German swimmer who won six Olympic medals, including three golds, in the 1980s. At the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, Gross became the first West German to win a swimming gold medal, setting a world record in the 200-metre freestyle (1 min 47.44 sec) and in the 100-metre butterfly.

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4. www.olympedia.org › athletes › 47812Olympedia – Michael Groß

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   West German swimmer Michael Groß won six Olympic medals, with three golds, mostly in the butterfly and sprint freestyle events. In 1984, he won gold in the 200 metres freestyle and the 100 metres butterfly, and also silver in the 200 butterfly and 4x200 metres relay.

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   the end of the second day of competition West German swimmer. Michael (the Albatross) Gross--who, at 6'7 1/2" and with a. wingspan of nearly 7 1/2 feet, did indeed resemble the large.

7. www.britannica.com › biography › Michael-Gross-TheMichael Gross: The Albatross | Britannica

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   Winning by two body lengths, Gross set a new a world record (1:47.44) and in the process became the first West German to win an Olympic gold medal in swimming. Some 24 hours later Gross squared off against American favourite and world record holder Pablo Morales in the 100-metre butterfly.

8. www.topendsports.com › swimming › gross-michaelProfile of Michael Gross - Topend Sports

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   Michael Groß (born June 17, 1964), usually spelled Michael Gross in English, is a former West German swimmer who won six Olympic medals, including three gold medals in the 1984 and 1988 Olympics for freestyle and butterfly events.

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   How many Olympic medals did Michael Gross win?

   • Michael Gross, German swimmer who won six Olympic medals, including three golds, in the 1980s. At the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, Gross became the first West German to win a swimming gold medal, setting a world record in the 200-metre freestyle (1 min 47.44 sec) and in the 100-metre butterfly

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   Was Michael Gross a good swimmer?

   • Michael Gross was named Male World Swimmer of the Year in 1985 by the Swimming World Magazine and was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1995. Why Was He So Good? Michael Gross was one of the great athletes of his era, easily winning gold to numerous events and dominating the field.

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   How tall is Michael Gross?

   • Michael Groß ( German pronunciation: [ˈmɪçaːʔeːl ˈɡʁoːs] ⓘ; born 17 June 1964), usually spelled Michael Gross in English, is a former competitive swimmer from Germany. He is 201 centimetres (6 ft 7 in) tall, and received the nickname "The Albatross " for his especially long arms that gave him a total span of 2.13 meters.

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   Who is Michael Gross?

   • He was born on June 21, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois. . Michael Gross is an American television, movie, and stage actor who plays both comedic and dramatic roles. His most notable roles are father Steven Keaton from Family Ties and the Graboid hunter Burt Gummer from the Tremors franchise.

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10. olympics.com › en › newsGiant Gross sparkles in Olympic pool - Olympic News

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    Michael Gross was the European champion in the 200m butterfly but made his first major impact on the global scene with a dominant performance at the 1983 world championships. He won the 200m freestyle and 200m fly in Ecuador, to become one of the few West German swimmers to make an impact on the major aquatics stage.