Rick DeMont
Richard James DeMont (born April 21, 1956) is an American former competition swimmer, world champion, and former world record-holder in multiple events. DeMont is often remembered for the controversy arising from his disqualification at the 1972 Summer Olympics because he tested positive for a prohibited substance present in his prescription asthma medication.
DeMont at the 1972 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Richard James DeMont |
| Nickname | "Rick" |
| National team | United States |
| Born | April 21, 1956 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Freestyle |
| Club | Marin Aquatic Club |
Medal record | |
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