Kirsty Coventry

Olympic gold medalist swimmer

Kirsty Coventry - Olympic gold medalist swimmer
Born

September 16th, 1983
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Zimbabwe

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Born in Zimbabwe, a competitive swimmer achieved significant success in the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games. Excelled in backstroke and individual medley events, capturing multiple medals, including gold in the 2004 Athens Olympics and silver in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Established a prominent career in swimming and held world records in various events during competitive tenure. Contributed to the sport by promoting swimming and engaging in community initiatives to develop swimming programs in Zimbabwe.

Gold medal in women's 200m backstroke at the 2004 Olympics

Set multiple world records in swimming events

Silver medal in women's 200m individual medley at the 2008 Olympics

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