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El Monte High School and USC standout had the fastest time in the 1960 Olympic 100-meter freestyle final but a judging decision awarded the gold medal to a rival.
John Devitt, a decorated Australian swimmer who won the controversial 100-meter freestyle final at the 1960 Rome Olympics, died Thursday in Sydney.
Australian champion swimmer John Devitt was awarded a gold medal in the showcase race of the 1960 Rome Olympics even though he had a slower time than the runner-up.