Roland Matthes
Double backstroke golds at two consecutive Games, 1968 and 1972
Overview
Matthes won the 100 m and 200 m backstroke at both Mexico City 1968 and Munich 1972, defending both titles, with eight world records across his career. He was the outstanding backstroker of his era in any program. He remains the reference point for East German mens swimming of the period.
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