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My Take
What grabs me about Natalie Coughlin is the sheer historic weight of being the first woman under a minute in the 100m backstroke. Records like that aren't just numbers; they redraw the line of what a body can do. Twelve Olympic medals out of Berkeley speaks to brains as much as engine, because longevity at that level demands ruthless self-management. I admire athletes who keep showing up to the water year after year rather than flaming out young. To me she reads as a quiet technician of consistency, and that earns far more respect than raw flash ever could in my book.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Natalie Coughlin
- Name (Japanese)
- ナタリー・コーグリン
- Reading
- なたりー・こーぐりん
- Born
- August 23, 1982 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dog
- Origin
- Vallejo, California, United States
- Height
- 173 cm
- Occupation
- swimmer
2. Background
- High school
- Carondelet High School
- University
- University of California, Berkeley
Awards & achievements
- 2003 Honda Sports Award for Swimming & Diving
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Natalie Coughlin born?
Born August 23, 1982 (age 43).
Where is Natalie Coughlin from?
Natalie Coughlin is from Vallejo, California, United States.
What does Natalie Coughlin do?
Natalie Coughlin works as swimmer.
How tall is Natalie Coughlin?
Natalie Coughlin is 173 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.