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Natalie Coughlin


Multiple Olympic Medalist and World Champion

Natalie Coughlin won five medals at the 2004 Olympics. Then in 2008 made history as the first U.S. female swimmer to win six medals at a single Olympics and was the first woman to win back-to-back Olympic titles in the 100m backstroke with her victory in Beijing. Coughlin graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with honors, where she continues to train with coach Teri McKeever.

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Behind the scenes of Natalie's visit to San Diego

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Q & A with Natalie

  • Years in the water:
  • 19 Competitively
  • Most memorable professional experience:
  • Podium at the 2004 Olympics – 100 Back
  • Favorite event:
  • 100 Backstroke / 100 Freestyle
  • First album you bought with your own money:
  • Debbie Gibson – Electric Youth
  • Longest swim wearing H2O Audio:
  • Fiji Open Water Swim 2.7K
  • Favorite song to listen to underwater:
  • Any Jack Johnson song.
  • Best part about swimming with music:
  • Puts me in tune with both the music and the water.
  • Advice to the next generation of world record swimmers:
  • Don’t take anything too seriously
  • If you weren't an Olympic swimmer what would you be?:
  • Professional dancer but I have no experience...

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"Bringing music in the pool with me makes swimming laps more fun. Having the right playlist keeps me focused and motivated to get the most out of my workout."

- Natalie Coughlin
  • Born: August 23, 1982 Vallejo, CA
  • Height: 5'8"
  • Residence: Lafayette, CA
  • Olympic Medals: 3 Gold, 4 Silver, 4 Bronze
  • World Records: 6
  • First American female athlete in modern Olympic history to win six medals in one Olympics
  • First woman ever to win a 100 m backstroke gold in two consecutive Olympics
  • Most decorated female swimmer in World Championships' history
Natalie Coughlin Golden Girl BookIn Golden Girl, Sports Illustrated's Michael Silver tells the story of Natalie's remarkable journey back from the brink. With complete access to Coughlin's family, friends, coaches, teammates, and adversaries.