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My Take
Dara Torres may be the single best argument I know that age is just a number. Competing at 41 and becoming the first American swimmer to reach five Olympic Games is a feat that still leaves me a little awestruck. Twelve Olympic medals, former world records, and somehow the glamour to model on the side, yet the part I respect most is that she refused the comfortable exit. Instead of retiring on her laurels, she stared down physical decline and kept racing. That she went on to coach and write speaks to real depth of character. Anyone afraid of getting older should study her career.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dara Torres
- Name (Japanese)
- ダラ・トーレス
- Reading
- だら・とーれす
- Born
- April 15, 1967 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Goat
- Origin
- Beverly Hills, California, United States
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- swimmer / model
2. Background
- University
- University of Florida
Awards & achievements
- 2010 Florida Women's Hall of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Dara Torres born?
Born April 15, 1967 (age 59).
Where is Dara Torres from?
Dara Torres is from Beverly Hills, California, United States.
What does Dara Torres do?
Dara Torres works as swimmer, model.
How tall is Dara Torres?
Dara Torres is 180 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.