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<p>In today's Mercury News, front page, below the fold:</p><p>&nbsp; <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>&nbsp;Battling mental illness and addiction,</p><p>&nbsp;Brian Job found dead in motel room.</p><p>&nbsp; On Aug 14, Job was found dead in his motel room (Glass Slipper Inn).&nbsp; 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 &amp; 1971) and 200 Breast (1970, 1971, 1972) and 400 Med Relay (1970, 1971).</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

[M T]

<p>In today's Mercury News, front page, below the fold:</p><p>&nbsp; <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>&nbsp;Battling mental illness and addiction,</p><p>&nbsp;Brian Job found dead in motel room.</p><p>&nbsp; On Aug 14, Job was found dead in his motel room (Glass Slipper Inn).&nbsp; 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 &amp; 1971) and 200 Breast (1970, 1971, 1972) and 400 Med Relay (1970, 1971).</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

[BobK]

Homeless or close for years. A very sad life

[BobK]

Homeless or close for years. A very sad life

[TreesAndBirds]

<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.&nbsp;</p>

[TreesAndBirds]

<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.&nbsp;</p>

[82lsju]

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</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.&nbsp;</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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[82lsju]

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</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.&nbsp;</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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[TreesAndBirds]

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</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.&nbsp;</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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</p><p><br></p><p>Thank you.&nbsp;</p>

[TreesAndBirds]

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</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.&nbsp;</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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</p><p><br></p><p>Thank you.&nbsp;</p>

[TreesAndBirds]

<p>And&nbsp;I ran across this when reading about Brian.&nbsp;</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&nbsp;joy had such difficult&nbsp;lives.&nbsp;</p>

[TreesAndBirds]

<p>And&nbsp;I ran across this when reading about Brian.&nbsp;</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&nbsp;joy had such difficult&nbsp;lives.&nbsp;</p>