Dean Kent

Dean Kent

Personal information
Full name	Dean Matthew Kent
Nationality	New Zealand
Born	(1978-11-06) 6 November 1978 Palmerston North, New Zealand
Sport
Sport	Swimming
Strokes	IM
Medal record Commonwealth Games 2006 Melbourne 200m Individual Medley

For the footballer, see Dean Kent (footballer).

Dean Kent (born 6 November 1978 in Palmerston North, New Zealand) is a 3-time Olympic swimmer from New Zealand. He represented New Zealand at the 2000, 2004, and 2008 Olympics.

At the 2004 Olympics, he set the New Zealand Records in the 200 and 400 IMs. As of June 2010, he still holds both these records; with times swum at the 2006 Commonwealth Games (400 IM—4:18.20) and the 2007 World Championships (200 IM—2:00.30).

Dean now works as Head of Swimming at Northern Arena Learn to Swim and Fitness Facility, Silverdale Auckland New Zealand.

Kent's younger brother Steven represented New Zealand in swimming at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Personal Best Time

• 200 I.M. (LCM): 2:00.30
• 400 I.M. (LCM): 4:18.55