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Amy Deloris Van Dyken
| American swimmer Date of Birth: Country: USA |
Biography of Amy Van Dyken
Amy Van Dyken is an American swimmer, multiple world champion, and six-time Olympic gold medalist.
Born on February 15, , in Englewood, Colorado, USA, Van Dyken suffered from asthma as a child. Upon the advice of her doctor, she took up swimming to improve lung function and prevent future asthma attacks.
Van Dyken quickly excelled in the sport, setting records and competing with a team of swimmers in the state of Colorado.
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In , she failed to qualify for the American national team. After high school, Van Dyken attended Arizona State University before transferring to the University of Colorado. It was there that she set her first record ( seconds in the yard freestyle event) in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) competition in
Following her college career, Van Dyken moved to Colorado Springs, dedicating all her time to preparing for the upcoming Olympic