Michael Raab

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Michael Raab
Personal information
Full nameMichael Raab
NationalityFlag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Born (1982-12-28) December 28, 1982 (age 41)
Washington, D.C.
Sport
Sport Swimming
Strokes Butterfly
Medal record
Pan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2003 Santo Domingo 200m Butterfly

Michael Raab (born December 28, 1982) is a male butterfly swimmer from the United States, who won the gold medal in the men's 200m butterfly event at the 2003 Pan American Games. Born in Washington, D.C. he broke the 200m fly meet record at that tournament.

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