Jed Graef

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJedward Richard "Jed"•Graef
Used nameJed•Graef
Born1 May 1942 in Montclair, New Jersey (USA)
Measurements198 cm / 91 kg
AffiliationsPrinceton University / New Jersey Swim Association
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

When Jed Graef won the 200m backstroke with a new world record at the Tokyo Games, he became the first Princetonian to win an Olympic gold medal for swimming. This proved to be by far the most significant victory of his career; the only other major title he won was the NCAA 200y backstroke in 1964. Graef earned a Ph.D. in psychology and was a pioneer in the field of sports psychology.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1964 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) USA Jed Graef
200 metres Backstroke, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold

Special Notes