Joshua Krogh (born 3 April 1982) is an Australian former freestyle and butterfly

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. A swimmer from the

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, Krogh was the anchor in the freestyle relay team which took silver at the

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in Indianapolis. He had gained a lead over his American opponent

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in the last lap but was bettered in the final reach for the wall. At the 2004 Olympic trials, Krogh came third in the 400 metres behind

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and Craig Stevens, with only the first two placings qualifying. Stevens later withdrew from the event to make way for

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, who had been disqualified for a

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. There was speculation as to whether Krogh was legally entitled to the vacated spot, but he himself declared that he would not make a claim to the position. In 2006, Krogh represented Australia at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games and was a bronze medalist in the 200 metre butterfly. He also swam the anchor of the 4 x 200 metres freestyle relay and began with a 0.35 second lead, before having to hang on for a bronze medal, behind England and Scotland.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Krogh, Josh 1982 births Living people Australian male freestyle swimmers Sportspeople from the Sunshine Coast Commonwealth Games bronze medallists for Australia Commonwealth Games medallists in swimming Swimmers at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Medallists at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Medalists at the FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m) Australian male butterfly swimmers Sportsmen from Queensland