George Breen

George Breen
Personal information
Full nameGeorge Thomas Breen
National team United States
Born(1935-07-19)July 19, 1935
DiedNovember 9, 2019(2019-11-09) (aged 84)
Occupation(s)Swim Coach
U of Pennsylvania 1966-1982
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight183 lb (83 kg)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
ClubIndianapolis Athletic Club
College teamCortland State U. (CSU)
CoachJames Counsilman (CSU)
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing the United States
Olympic Games
1956 Melbourne 4×200 m freestyle
1956 Melbourne 400 m freestyle
1956 Melbourne 1500 m freestyle
1960 Rome 1500 m freestyle
Pan American Games
1959 Chicago 400 m freestyle
1959 Chicago 1500 m freestyle
Representing Cortland State
NCAA
1956 Ann Arbor 1,500 meter freestyle

George Thomas Breen (July 19, 1935 – November 9, 2019) was an American Hall of Fame competition swimmer, four-time Olympic medalist in freestyle events, and world record-holder in three events. After retiring as a swimmer, he became a swim coach at the University of Pennsylvania from 1966-1982 and later the Jersey Wahoos Swim Club.