Jenny Thompson
Chronology
1973 | Born February 26 in Georgetown, Massachusetts |
1987 | Becomes world-ranked swimmer in the 50-meter freestyle |
1991-95 | Earns degree in human biology from Stanford University |
1992 | Sets world record in 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic trials |
1992 | Wins two gold medals at Olympics in Barceleona |
1993 | Named U.S. Swimming's Swimmer of the Year |
1994 | Breaks arm at pool party |
1996 | Wins three gold medals at Olympics in Atlanta |
1998 | Wins first major international award in an individual event and a total of four gold medals at World Championships |
1998 | Named U.S. Swimming's Swimmer of the Year |
1999 | Sets world record in 100-meter butterfly |
2000 | Wins three gold medals at Olympics in Sydney |
2000 | Retires from swimming following Olympics |
2001 | Begins medical school at Columbia University |
2002 | Returns to swimming competition |
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