Full name Robert Braknis Strokes Backstroke, freestyle Height 1.90 m Sport Swimming Role Swimmer | National team Canada Name Rob Braknis Nickname(s) "Rob" Club City of Brampton Weight 89 kg | |
Born January 8, 1973 (age 51) ( 1973-01-08 ) Montreal, Quebec | ||
Robert Braknis (born January 8, 1973) is a Canadian former competition swimmer, who competed for his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics. There he finished in 16th position in the 100-metre backstroke, and in twelfth place with the men's relay team in the 4x100-medley. Braknis set the Canadian and Commonwealth record in the 50-metre backstroke in 1994.
Braknis is a graduate of Florida State University where he was a 7-time All-American and the Atlantic Coast Conference Swimmer of the Year in 1995.
He was also a torch-bearer for the 2010 Winter Olympics torch relay.
He is currently employed as a police officer for the Peel Regional Police in Brampton, Ontario.
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