Justin Zook (born October 16, 1985 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American swimmer. He competed at the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Summer Paralympics, and also represented Springfield College in the NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships.

Zook was born missing half his right foot and with non-functioning growth plates in his right leg; 30 operations lengthened his leg but caused nerve damage, muscle weakness and range of motion problems. He started swimming as physical therapy at age 6.

Justin Zook

, Zook holds IPC world records for 100m and 200m backstroke events.

Justin Zook

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1985 births

Living people

American male backstroke swimmers

Paralympic swimmers for the United States

Swimmers at the 2012 Summer Paralympics

Swimmers at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

Swimmers at the 2004 Summer Paralympics

Paralympic gold medalists for the United States

American disabled sportspeople

Swimmers from Chicago

World record holders in paralympic swimming

Medalists at the 2004 Summer Paralympics

Medalists at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

Medalists at the 2012 Summer Paralympics

S10-classified para swimmers

Paralympic bronze medalists for the United States

Paralympic medalists in swimming

21st-century American sportsmen

Justin Zook