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Goldblatt, Scott
- Two-time Olympian (2000, 2004)
- 2004 Olympic gold medalist, swimming the prelims for the 800m freestyle relay
- 2000 Olympic silver medalist, swimming the 800m freestyle relay
- 2004 Short Course World champion in the 800m freestyle relay (prelims)
- Earned a silver medal at the 2003 World Championships in the 800m freestyle relay (prelims); bronze medalist at the 2001 World Champioships in the 800m freestyle relay
- Fourth in the 200m freestyle at the 2003 'Duel in the Pool' versus Australia
- Won his first national title in the 400m freestyle at the 2002 Spring Nationals and finished third in the 200m freestyle
- Four-time NCAA champion in the 800m freesytle relay
- Works at Home Depot in the OJOB program to support his training
- Married his wife, Colleen, in the fall of 2003
- Graduated from the University of Texas in 2001
While in Athens, Goldblatt organized an Olympic Team memorabilia charity auction to benefit the Melanoma Research Foundation. He asked Team USA athletes to donate unique items to benefit the Melanoma Research Foundation. In May of 1997, Goldblatt lost his mother, Linda Goldblatt, to this disease. "I have seen what this disease can do, and together with your help, hope to educate others in the prevention of the disease," said Goldblatt.
Related Links
Official Web site: Scott Goldblatt
“I swim for the competition, for the racing, and for the pursuit of my goals,” Goldblatt writes on his blog on July 20, 2004. “I have learned many things during my career about this sport, and love to share it with others, whether it is just a story, insight about swimming, or just tips for swimming smarter and faster.”
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Height: 6-2
Born: July 12, 1979
Hometown: Scotch Plains, N.J.
Resides: Kansas City, Kansas
Sport: Swimming
Event: Freestyle
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