Atwood, Susan (1953–)
Atwood, Susan (1953–)
American swimmer. Name variations: Susie Atwood. Born June 1953 in Long Beach, California.
Won 5 silver medals and a bronze at Pan American Games (1971); at Munich Olympics, won a bronze medal for the 100-meter backstroke and a silver medal for the 200-meter backstroke (1972); a 4-time World record holder in the 200-meter backstroke, captured 23 national titles during career; became a swimming coach at Ohio State University. Received World Swimmer of the Year award 6 times.
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