Van Dyken, Amy (1973–)
Van Dyken, Amy (1973–)
American swimmer. Born Feb 15, 1973, in Englewood, CO; attended University of Arizona, 1992–94; graduate of Colorado State University, 1997; m. Alan McDaniel, Oct 14, 1995.
Won a gold medal for 50-yard freestyle at NCAA championships (1994); won a gold medal for 50-meter freestyle at US National championships (1995); won gold medals in 50-meter free style, 100-meter butterfly, 4 × 100 freestyle relay, and 4 × 100 medley relay at Atlanta Olympics (1996); won gold medals in 50-meter freestyle, 4 × 100 freestyle relay, and 4 × 100 medley relay at World championships (1998); won a gold medal for 4 × 100-freestyle relay at Sydney Olympics (2000). Named Sportswoman of the Year (1996).
See also Women in World History.
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