Dara Grace Torres (born April 15, 1967) is an American former competitive swimmer, coach, and author who is a 12-time Olympic medalist and former world record-holder in three events.

Dara Torres had the longest successful career of any Olympic swimmer, one which saw her win 12 Olympic medals and four gold medals. Torres began her career in 1984, winning a gold …

The fastest swimmer in American history, Dara Torres has swam in 5 Olympics, and at age 41 was the oldest swimming to ever make the U.S. Olympic team.

She is a 12-time Olympic medalist and is the first swimmer to represent the U.S. in five Olympic Games (1984, 1988, 1992, 2000 and 2008), winning a medal at each Games. She is a former …

Feb 2, 2024 · “Looking back, I was a different swimmer,” says Torres, who won five medals in Sydney, including two golds — and became the oldest woman to win an Olympic medal in …

Learn about Dara Torres, an Olympic gold medalist in Swimming. Explore their biography, achievements, latest news and events and watch video highlights here.

A fitness advocate, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur, model, and mother, Torres is a regular contributor on CBS Sports’ “We Need To Talk,” the first-ever all-female sports talk …

A University of Florida graduate, Dara Torres was one of the most successful Olympic swimmers in history. She was the first athlete to represent the United States in five Olympiads and won a …

In 1983, as a junior in high school, she broke the world record in the 50-meter freestyle. In 1984, won her first Olympic gold medal as a member of the USA’s 4x100 freestyle relay team. …

One of the most decorated Olympians in United States history, Dara Torres has joined Boston College as head men's and women's swimming & diving coach.