SportsThree-time Olympic swimming champion Mike Burton dies at 79 after Alzheimer’s battle

Mike Burton, a three-time Olympic swimming champion, has died at 79. His son, Eric, announced the death on Facebook and said his father had battled Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

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TThe Associated Press★☆☆☆☆2026-09-21 22:00Original