Vidali, Lynn (1952–)
Vidali, Lynn (1952–)
American swimmer. Name variations: Lynn Vidali Gautschi. Born May 26, 1952; trained with Santa Clara Swim Club.
At Mexico City Olympics, won a silver medal in 400-meter indiv. medley (1968); at Munich Olympics, won a bronze medal in 200-meter indiv. medley (1972).
More From encyclopedia.com
Larisa Latynina , 1934-
Soviet gymmast
Gymnast Larisa Latynina won 18 medals in Olympic competition, and is the most decorated Olympian to date in any sport. She compe… Medal , MEDALS
The significance of Jewish medals is both historical and artistic; they illustrate the history of the Jews in the widest sense of the word. (S… Military Decorations , DECORATIONS, MILITARY
Medal of Honor
The highest American decoration for valor is the Medal of Honor. In separate army, navy, and air force versions,… Evelyn Ashford , Ashford, Evelyn
1957-
American track and field athlete
Recognized as one of track and field history's most accomplished sprinters, Evelyn Ashford is… Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna , The Mexican general and statesman Antonio López de Santa Ana (1794-1876) was often called the "man who was Mexico." An unprincipled adventurer, he do… Santa Fe Trail , SANTA FE TRAIL. The Santa Fe Trail was an important commerce route between 1821 and 1880 that extended from Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico. The tra…
You Might Also Like
NEARBY TERMS
Vidali, Lynn (1952–)