Dara Torres

About Dara Torres

Legendary women's swimmer for Team USA who set an all-time record by competing in five consecutive Summer Olympic Games.

Dara Torres before fame

She began swimming after going to the YMCA with her brothers.

Achievement of Dara Torres

She won 28 NCAA awards while at the University of Florida, including three NCAA individual national championships.

Dara Torres family life

Tessa Grace, her daughter, was born to her in 2006.

Associations of Dara Torres

She and Michael Phelps have both established numerous American swimming records.

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