Steve Genter
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| Olympic medal record | |||
| Men’s Swimming | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Munich 1972 | 4x200m Freestyle Relay | |
| Silver | Munich 1972 | 200m Freestyle | |
| Silver | Munich 1972 | 400m Freestyle | |
Robert Steven ("Steve") Genter (born January 4, 1951) is a former freestyle swimmer from the United States, who won the gold medal in the 4x200m Freestyle Relay at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. Genter suffered a collapsed lung only days before the event. Swimming without the consent of his doctors the 21-year old also captured two silver medals, in the 200m and the 400m Freestyle.
Genter hailed from Lakewood, California and swam under the guidance of Jim Montella, head coach of Lakewood Aquatic Club.
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