Dara Torres Bio

Dara Torres

Dara Torres Bio

Dara Grace Torres is an American former competitive swimmer, who is a 12-time Olympic medalist and former world record-holder in three events. Torres is the first swimmer to represent the United States in five Olympic Games, and at age 41, the oldest swimmer to earn a place on the U.S. Olympic team. Torres has won 12 Olympic medals.

Torres has worked in television as a reporter and announcer for American networks.  She has also worked as a model, and was the first elite swimmer to model swimwear in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, appearing in the 1994 edition. Torres is also involved with the American chapter of the foundation of Princess Charlene of Monaco, a charitable organization.

Torres is a veteran celebrity swimmer. She is the author of two books: Age is just a number: Achieve your Dreams at any stage in your life and Gold medal fitness.

Bio

Name: Dara Torres
Nick Name: DT
National Team: United States
Born : April 15 1967
Age:  54 years
Place of Birth: California
Height: 5 ft 11 in
Weight: 150 lb

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