Keo Nakama was an American swimmer whose career included a world record 20:29 in the mile swim, Big Ten Conference titles at Ohio State, and numerous national and international victories. The outbreak of World War II prevented his competeing in an Olympic Games: Nakama was at his peak from 1940 - 1944. He was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1975. Wikipedia
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