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Tracy Caulkins is credited as a swimmer. Tracy Caulkins was born on January 11, 1963 in Winona, Minnesota, United States. That works out to 63 years old in 2026. Education on record includes University of Florida. Recorded honors include International Swimming Hall of Fame, Honda Sports Award for Swimming & Diving (1984) and Medal of the Order of Australia (2008).
My Take
Tracy Caulkins is, to my mind, the gold standard of versatility in swimming. Three Olympic golds, five world titles, and world records across three events would be remarkable on their own, but what truly impresses me is her mastery of all four strokes. Most swimmers spend a lifetime perfecting one; she excelled at butterfly, breaststroke, backstroke, and freestyle alike. Her induction into the International Swimming Hall of Fame feels almost understated given that range, and the later Medal of the Order of Australia suggests a life still tied to the water. I deeply admire athletes who pair rare talent with relentless work.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tracy Caulkins
- Name (Japanese)
- トレーシー・コールキンズ
- Reading
- とれーしー・こーるきんず
- Born
- January 11, 1963 (age 63)
- Origin
- Winona, Minnesota, United States
- Height
- 175 cm
- Occupation
- swimmer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rabbit
2. Background
- University
- University of Florida
Awards & achievements
- International Swimming Hall of Fame
- 1984 Honda Sports Award for Swimming & Diving
- 2008 Medal of the Order of Australia
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Tracy Caulkins born?
Tracy Caulkins was born on January 11, 1963 and is 63 years old.
Where is Tracy Caulkins from?
Tracy Caulkins is from Winona, Minnesota, United States.
What does Tracy Caulkins do?
Tracy Caulkins works as swimmer.
How tall is Tracy Caulkins?
Tracy Caulkins is 175 cm tall.
Where did Tracy Caulkins study?
Tracy Caulkins attended University of Florida.
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