Markus Antonius Rogan (born May 4,1982 in Vienna) is an Austrian swimmer, who won two silver medals at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Rogan's first big international success was a second place finish in the 200m Backstroke at the 2001 World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. In the Olympics in 2004, Rogan placed second in both Men's 100 m Backstroke and the Men's 200 m Backstroke, both times behind Aaron Peirsol of the United States. Wikipedia
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Markus Rogan is more than just a world class athlete, Olympic silver medalist and former World Record holder. For many people, he is the epitome of what an Olympian should be. After the disqualification of Aaron Peirsol in the 200 Backstroke in Athens, www.brendanhansenonline.com/2007_11_01_archive.html
