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Dara Torres
American swimmer, 2008 Olympic competitor Date of Birth: 15.04.1967 Country: USA |
Content:
- Biography of Dara Torres
- Rise to Swimming Stardom
- Olympic Success
- College Career
- Post-Olympic Career and Personal Life
Biography of Dara Torres
Early LifeDara Gray "D.T." Torres was born on April 15, 1967, in Los Angeles, California, to a Cuban-American family.
Why is dara torres famous
Her father, Edward Torres, was a Cuban casino builder and owner, while her mother, Meryl Kauder, was an American model. Dara grew up in Beverly Hills, California, and began swimming at the age of seven, following in the footsteps of her brothers.
She joined the Young Men's Christian Association (Y.M.C.A.) to pursue swimming and later trained at a swimming club in Culver City.
Rise to Swimming Stardom
At the age of 14, Torres won the National Open Championship in the 50m freestyle, surpassing the reigning champion, Jill Sterkel.
She attended the Westlake School for Girls (now Harvard-Westlake Sch