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Jennifer Beth Thompson (born February 26, 1973) is an American former competition swimmer and anesthesiologist. She is one of the most decorated Olympians in history: twelve medals, including eight gold medals, in the 1992, 1996, 2000, and 2004 Summer Olympics .
Biography. Between 1992 and 2004, Jenny Thompson won more Olympic medals than any other female swimmer in history, including eight golds, every one of which came in the relay events.
Apr 29, 2024 · Embark on 'Jenny Thompson: A Champion's Story', a 30-second tribute to the remarkable career of one of swimming's greatest athletes.
Hall Of Fame Bio. With her eight gold medals and 12 overall medals, Jenny Thompson has won more Olympic medals than any other female swimmer in Olympic history. Born in Danvers, Massachusetts, to a single mother, Thompson earned a scholarship to Stanford University.
With 12 medals and eight gold medals, Jenny Thompson has won more swimming medals and gold medals than any woman in Olympic history. But all eight of her gold medals came in relays, and this immensely talented swimmer was frustrated in her attempt to win an individual Olympic gold medal.
When Jenny Thompson finished her swimming career following the 2004 Olympic Games, she was the most decorated U.S. Olympian. She had earned a total of 12 medals, eight of them gold.
Mar 28, 1994 · Two years ago she became the first U.S. woman in 59 years to break the world record in the 100-meter freestyle, a 54.48 that still stands, and she won two...
This young girl from New England would one day become one of the most decorated American athletes in Olympic history as a competitive swimmer. Jenny started swimming for Mike Parratto at the Seacoast Swimming Association in Dover when she was 12 years old.
Jul 3, 2020 · We sat down with Jenny Thompson, the most decorated female Olympic swimmer in history with 8 golds, 3 silver, and 1 bronze for a total of 12. Jenny was kind enough to sit down with us...
May 6, 2024 · Jenny Thompson might soon lose her title as the most decorated American female in Olympic history, but come Monday she will forever be a member of the BASHOF.
