Costie, Candace (1963–)
Costie, Candace (1963–)
American synchronized swimmer. Name variations: Candy Costie; Candy Costie Burke. Born Mar 12, 1963, in Seattle, Washington; attended University of Arizona; m. 2nd husband Fred Merrill Jr.; children: 2.
Had 10-year partnership with Tracie Ruiz; at Los Angeles Olympics, won a gold medal in duet, the 1st Olympics which included the sport (1984); won gold in duet and silver in team at Pan American Games (1983) and 4 US national championships in duet.
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