The passing of Don McKenize

I just found out that Don McKenize passed way in Reno, Nevada yesterday after a long battle with cancer. I just want to say that he was my friend, he was the toughest competitor I ever swam against and for those of you who don't know of him he won two gold medals at the Olympics in 1968. We went head to head for many years and I can't tell you how many times he would look over, a few minutes before a race, and say "is this fun or what??". He was a super star guy and my deepest sympathy goes out to his wife and children. Thanks for letting us know Bob, my condolences on the loss of your friend. I got to witness some of your head to heads with Don. We knew we'd always get to watch a great race, with no quarter given. We'll miss him. Our thoughts are with his family.

I just found out that Don McKenize passed way in Reno, Nevada yesterday after a long battle with cancer. I just want to say that he was my friend, he was the toughest competitor I ever swam against and for those of you who don't know of him he won two gold medals at the Olympics in 1968. We went head to head for many years and I can't tell you how many times he would look over, a few minutes before a race, and say "is this fun or what??". He was a super star guy and my deepest sympathy goes out to his wife and children. Thanks for letting us know Bob, my condolences on the loss of your friend. I got to witness some of your head to heads with Don. We knew we'd always get to watch a great race, with no quarter given. We'll miss him. Our thoughts are with his family.