American swimmer, Olympic bronze medalist, former world record-holder
According to Wikipedia, John Edward Ferris was an American competition swimmer, Olympic medalist, and one time world record-holder. Ferris won two bronze medals at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City; one in the men's 200-meter individual medley and one in the men's 200-meter butterfly. His third-place finish in the 200-meter individual medley completed an American sweep of the event, with Charlie Hickcox taking first and Greg Buckingham taking second.
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