Is Amanda Beard married?

Is Amanda Beard married?

Sacha Brownm. 2009
Amanda Beard/Spouse

What is Amanda Beard doing now?

Amanda’s most recent entrepreneurial endeavor is as Co-Founder of Beard Swim Co., a learn-to-swim program with a philosophy that the ability to swim is one of the greatest gifts you can give a child. Keeping kids water safe is a mission that has become even closer to Amanda’s heart since having children of her own.

Where is Amanda Beard from?

Newport Beach, CA
Amanda Beard/Place of birth

What Olympic swimmer was often seen carrying her teddy bear at the 1996 Olympics?

NEW YORK (Reuters) – When Amanda Beard climbed the podium at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, clutching her teddy bear as she collected her first gold medal, no one could see the torment that was starting to brew inside of her.

When did Amanda Beard start swimming?

Born on October 29, 1981 in Irvine, California, American Olympic swimming champion Amanda Beard burst onto the international swimming scene at the young age of 13 at the 1995 Pan Pacific Championships in Atlanta, Georgia.

What swimmer qualified for the 1998 US nationals in every single event?

Coughlin
In 1998, at age 16, Coughlin qualified for every single event at summer nationals, proving her talent and versatility. Under renowned coach Teri McKeever at the University of California, Coughlin made history as the first female to ever swim the 100-meter backstroke in under one minute in 2002.

What mental illness did Amanda Beard have?

Even as she was breaking records in the pool, Beard struggled with depression, bulimia, substance abuse and cutting herself.

Is Amanda Beard retired?

Truly a lover of the sport, Beard came out of retirement in 2010, placing second in the 200 breast at the National Championships that year….Amanda Beard.