Rob Braknis
Canadian swimmer
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| Intro | Canadian swimmer | |||
| A.K.A. | Robert Braknis | |||
| A.K.A. | Robert Braknis | |||
| Places | Canada | |||
| is | Athlete Swimmer | |||
| Work field | Sports | |||
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| Birth | 8 January 1973, Montreal, Urban agglomeration of Montreal, Montreal Region, Canada | |||
| Age | 51 years | |||
| Star sign | Capricorn | |||
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Biography
Robert Braknis (born January 8, 1973) is a Canadian former competition swimmer, who competed for his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics. There he finished in 16th position in the 100-metre backstroke, and in twelfth place with the men's relay team in the 4x100-medley. Braknis set the Canadian and Commonwealth record in the 50-metre backstroke in 1994.
Braknis is a graduate of Florida State University where he was a 7-time All-American and the Atlantic Coast Conference Swimmer of the Year in 1995.
He was also a torch-bearer for the 2010 Winter Olympics torch relay.
He is currently employed as a police officer for the Peel Regional Police in Brampton, Ontario.