| Rob Braknis | |
| Fullname: | Robert Braknis |
| Nicknames: | Sledgehammer |
| Club: | City of Brampton |
| Collegeteam: | Florida State University |
| Birth Date: | January 8, 1973 |
| Birth Place: | Montreal, Quebec |
| Height: | 1.9m (06.2feet) |
| Weight: | 156kg (344lb) |
Robert Braknis (born January 8, 1973) is a Canadian former competition swimmer, who competed for his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics. There he finished in 16th position in the 100-metre backstroke and in twelfth place with the men's relay team in the 4x100-medley relay.[1] Braknis set the Canadian and Commonwealth record in the 50-metre backstroke in 1994.
Braknis is a graduate of Florida State University where he was a 7-time All-American and the Atlantic Coast Conference Swimmer of the Year in 1995.
He was also a torch-bearer for the 2010 Winter Olympics torch relay.
He is a retired police officer for the Peel Regional Police in Brampton, Ontario.