UC Irvine Olympians

John VanCleave
- Country:
- USA
- Sport / Event:
- Kayak
- Olympic Years:
- 1980
OLYMPIC EXPERIENCE
• Made the U.S. Olympic Team in 1980 but did not get a chance to compete due to the boycott
AT UC IRVINE
• Member of UCI's first swimming and water polo teams
• Helped the Anteaters set an NCAA record in the 400-free relay in 1966
• Graduated from UC Irvine in 1968
• Made the U.S. Olympic Team in 1980 but did not get a chance to compete due to the boycott
AT UC IRVINE
• Member of UCI's first swimming and water polo teams
• Helped the Anteaters set an NCAA record in the 400-free relay in 1966
• Graduated from UC Irvine in 1968
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