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- ↑ Chris Foster (1999-01-19). Klatt's Gene Pool Favors Swimming, Water Polo. LA Times
- ↑ Dan Klatt. ucirvinesports.com
- ↑ Dan Klatt's Road To London. ucirvinesports.com (2012-8-18)
