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Brian Job - M T - 08-26-2019
<p>In today's Mercury News, front page, below the fold:</p><p> <a href="https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/08/24/palo-alto-the-tragic-demise-of-an-olympic-swimmer-turned-outdoor-citizen/">Former Olympic swimmer's life takes tragic turn</a></p><p> Battling mental illness and addiction,</p><p> Brian Job found dead in motel room.</p><p> On Aug 14, Job was found dead in his motel room (Glass Slipper Inn). He was 67<br></p><p><br></p><p>I never knew him personally, but I was a breaststroker from his era and obviously respected his ability.</p><p><br></p><p>Per gostanford.com, he was NCAA Champion in 100 Breast (1970 & 1971) and 200 Breast (1970, 1971, 1972) and 400 Med Relay (1970, 1971).</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
RE: Brian Job - BobK - 08-26-2019
Homeless or close for years. A very sad life
RE: Brian Job - TreesAndBirds - 08-26-2019
<p>I cant read the article, but knew Brian 20-30 years ago. Was a tech entrepreneur, actually took a company public in a small offering. Very creative, bright, personable. Dont know what happened but obviously a tragedy. We as a society havent figured out how to address mental health issues. </p>
RE: Brian Job - 82lsju - 08-26-2019
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(08-26-2019, 12:19 PM)TreesAndBirds Wrote: </p><p>I cant read the article, but knew Brian 20-30 years ago. Was a tech entrepreneur, actually took a company public in a small offering. Very creative, bright, personable. Dont know what happened but obviously a tragedy. We as a society havent figured out how to address mental health issues. </p><p>
</p><p><br></p><p>try here, this article has much of the same info as the one in the SJMN</p><p><br></p><p>
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RE: Brian Job - TreesAndBirds - 08-26-2019
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(08-26-2019, 12:51 PM)82lsju Wrote: </p><p>(08-26-2019, 12:19 PM)TreesAndBirds Wrote: </p><p>I cant read the article, but knew Brian 20-30 years ago. Was a tech entrepreneur, actually took a company public in a small offering. Very creative, bright, personable. Dont know what happened but obviously a tragedy. We as a society havent figured out how to address mental health issues. </p><p>
</p><p><br></p><p>try here, this article has much of the same info as the one in the SJMN</p><p><br></p><p>
<!--StartFragment--><a href="https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/passages-after-battles-with-mental-illness-and-addiction-two-time-olympian-brian-job-dies-at-67/">https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/passages-after-battles-with-mental-illness-and-addiction-two-time-olympian-brian-job-dies-at-67/</a><!--EndFragment-->
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</p><p><br></p><p>Thank you. </p>
RE: Brian Job - TreesAndBirds - 08-26-2019
<p>And I ran across this when reading about Brian. </p><p><br></p><p>https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/1972-olympian-jerry-heidenreich-commits-suicide/<br></p><p><br></p><p>Every situation is different but sad how these athletes who gave us joy had such difficult lives. </p>