Thomas Dunstan (water polo)

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Thomas Dunstan
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Born (1997-09-29) September 29, 1997 (age 26)
Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
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Sport Water polo

Thomas Dunstan (born September 29, 1997) is an American water polo player. He was a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2016 Summer Olympics. [1] USA Men's National team selected Dunstan as an alternate for the 2022 FINA World Championship. [2]

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References

  1. "Thomas Dunstan". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on August 6, 2016. Retrieved September 25, 2016.
  2. "USA Men's National Team Announces Roster For 2022 FINA World Championship". USA Water Polo. 2022-06-17. Retrieved 2023-02-17.