Mike Troy

Michael Francis Troy (October 3, 1940 – August 3, 2019) was an American swimmer. He was a two-time Olympic champion, and world record-holder in three events.

Troy broke the world record in the 200-meter butterfly six consecutive times before it was taken over by fellow American swimmer Carl Robie in 1961. In 1971 he was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.

Troy died on August 3, 2019 in Arizona at the age of 78.

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Category:1940 births
Category:2019 deaths
Category:American swimmers
Category:Olympic gold medalists for the United States
Category:Sportspeople from Indianapolis
Category:World record holders