Jed Graef
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Jedward Richard "Jed"•Graef |
| Used name | Jed•Graef |
| Born | 1 May 1942 in Montclair, New Jersey (USA) |
| Measurements | 198 cm / 91 kg |
| Affiliations | Princeton 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
- Listed in Olympians Who Set a World Record in Long Course Swimming (200 m backstroke – 13 October 1964 - 29 August 1967: 2:10.3 (13 October 1964; Tokyo, JPN))