Mike Burton, three-time Olympic swimming champion, dies at 79
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Mike Burton, a three-time Olympic swimming champion, died at age 79. His son, Eric, announced the death on Facebook, noting that Burton had been battling Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
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Age at death: 79
Cause: Alzheimer's/dementia
Son Eric announced death
Announced via Facebook
Mike Burton, one of the most decorated American swimmers of his era, has died at 79 following a battle with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. His son, Eric, announced the death on Facebook.
3 Olympic gold medals
Burton won three Olympic gold medals over the course of his competitive swimming career, establishing himself as a dominant distance swimmer on the international stage.
Coverage of Burton's death was drawn from a single wire report by the Associated Press, which confirmed the cause and circumstances of his passing as described by his family.