Sterkel, Jill (1961–)

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Sterkel, Jill (1961–)

American swimmer. Born May 27, 1961, in Hacienda Heights, CA; attended University of Texas.

At Montreal Olympics, won a gold medal in 4 × 100-meter freestyle relay (1976); at Los Angeles Olympics, won a gold medal in 4 × 100-meter freestyle relay (1984); at Seoul Olympics, won a bronze medal in 50-meter freestyle and a bronze medal in 4 × 100-meter freestyle relay (1988); won 20 US national championships and 21 NCAA championships; became swimming coach at University of Texas. Inducted into International Swimming Hall of Fame (2002).