Biography

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Amanda Beard became the second youngest Olympic gold medalist in USA swimming history at 14 years, 296 days after winning two silver medals (100m & 200m breaststroke) and one gold medal (400m MR) in Atlanta 1996.

"When I look back on it, it's fuzzy - like a dream,” said Beard of her first Olympic experience. “I can't really remember everything; it's just like a childhood memory to me. I didn'ng from second in World Ranking (’96) to as low as 67th by 1998. However, Beard persevered, taking bronze in the 200m breast at the Olympics.

Today Beard is a World Record holder in the 200m breast and an American Record holder in the 200m Individual Medley. She won a gold (200m breast) and two silver medals (200m IM & 400m MR) at the 2004 Olympic Games.

At 23 years old, Beard’s beautiful figure, face and brilliant eyes make her one of the most sought after models in the Olympic movement. Since the summer of 2003, she has intermingled photo shoots for high-profile men’s and lifestyle magazines with her training schedule. She’s been featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition and was named ESPN.com’s “hottest female athlete.”

Beard spends much of her free time working with non-profit organizations to protect endangered species and working with young swimmers around the country to help them overcome obstacles and set high goals.