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Jon Svendsen

  • Class
    1975
  • Induction
    1989
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Swimming & Diving

A standout on three consecutive NCAA title winning water polo teams between 1973 and ‘75 … was named the Collegiate Player of the Year, Pac-10 Player of the Year and NCAA Tournament MVP in 1975 … was a three-time All-American in 1973, ‘74 and ‘75, leading the Bears to a combined 72-9 record during that span … was a regular on the U.S. National Team for a decade … earned a silver medal at the 1984 Olympic Games and was also a member of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Team … played at the 1975 and 1983 Pan American Games and numerous other international tournaments … was also a two-time All-American in swimming (1973 and ‘75).

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