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- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Dwayne Didon". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
- ↑ "Men's 50m Freestyle – Heat 4". NBC Olympics. Archived from the original on 21 August 2012. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
