Amanda Beard

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Biography

American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, world champion, former world record-holder

  • Country
  • United States
  • Nationality
  • American
  • Gender
  • Female
  • Birth date
  • 29 October 1981
  • Place of birth
  • Newport Beach· California
  • Member of
  • Arizona Wildcats

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Trivia

Holds the world record in the 200-meter breaststroke.

Won her first gold medal at the 1996 Olympic games in Atlanta, Georgia when she was 14-years-old.

Won a bronze medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.

Won a gold (her first individual gold in the 200-meter breaststroke) and 2 silver medals at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games.

World-record holder in the 200-meter breaststroke, which she set at the Olympic Trials in July 2004.

Attends the University of Arizona where she trains with her coach Frank Busch & is majoring in Retail & Consumer Sciences

Ranked as #79 in FHMs "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement.

Named #92 in FHM magazines "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement..

She was April on FHM magazines 2005 pin-up calendar.

Is a vegetarian.

In her interview on "Dr. Phil" {On Top of the World and Self-Destructive} (04/04/2012), she revealed that she battled with eating disorders Bulimia and Anorexia, drinking and drug abuse, and self-mutilation.

(May 1, 2009) Married her boyfriend of 3 years Sacha Brown after a 4-month-long engagement.

Gave birth to her 1st child at age 27, a son Blaise Ray Brown on September 15, 2009. Childs father is her husband, Sacha Brown.

Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 31, a daughter Doone Isla Brown on June 19, 2013. Childs father is her husband, Sacha Brown.

Appeared in a PSA for Defender of Wildlife.

Quotes

To look good in the water you have to pick the right swimsuit. I own,close to 500.

Sometimes success is simply being willing to give it your all. .

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