Paul Kent (swimmer)

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Paul Kent
Personal information
Full namePaul Michael Kent
NationalityFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Born (1972-03-29) 29 March 1972 (age 51)
Auckland
Sport
Sport Swimming
Strokes Breaststroke
Medal record
World Championships (SC)
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1995 Rio de Janeiro 4x100m Medley
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1995 Rio de Janeiro 100m Breaststroke

Paul Kent (born 29 March 1972 in Auckland) is a former breaststroke swimmer from New Zealand, who competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States.

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