High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Robert ("Rob") Braknis (born January 8, 1973 in Montréal, Quebec) is a former backstroke swimmer from Canada, who competed for his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics. There he finished in 16th position in the 100m Backstroke, and in twelfth place with the Men's Relay Team in the 4x100m Medley. Braknis held the Canadian and Commonwealth record in the 50 meter backstroke in 1994.