Wyland, Wendy (1964–2003)
Wyland, Wendy (1964–2003)
American diver. Name variations: Wendy W. VanDerWoude. Born Nov 25, 1964, in Penfield, NY; died Sept 2003, age 38, in Webster, NY; dau. of Vernon and Beth Wyland; m. David VanDerWoude; children: Abigayle.
Won Quayaquil World championship in 10-meter platform (1982); won a gold medal in platform and silver in 3-meter springboard at Pan American Games (1983); at Los Angeles Olympics, won a bronze medal in platform (1984); won a bronze in World championship for 10-meter platform (1986); was head swimming and diving coach at Rochester Instititute of Technology. Inducted into International Swimming Hall of Fame (1991).
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