Natalie Coughlin
Natalie Coughlin is an Olympic swimmer who had great success for the United States in both the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, and in the Beijing games of 2008.
In the 2004 Olympics, she won five medals: two gold, two silver and one bronze. In the 2008 games, Coughlin won six medals, making her the only female American athlete to win over five medals in a single Olympic season.
Fast Facts
- Born: August 23, 1982
- Birthplace: Vallejo, California
- Alma mater: University of California, Berkeley
- Held world record in the 100-meter backstroke for six years through 2008
- 2004 Olympic Games: 2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze
- Won six medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics; the first female American athlete to win over five medals in a single Olympic season
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