Ahead of the Paris Olympics, here are the five most successful female swimmers of all time.
Paris Olympics is set to commence from July 26. A total of 118 athletes, including 48 women athletes, across 16 sports disciplines are set to participate in the Paris Olympics. Notably, 26 of these athletes are from the esteemed Khelo India program while a whopping 72 are ready to participate in the Olympics for the first time. Ahead of the 33rd edition of the Olympics, here are the five most successful female swimmers of all time.
1. Missy Franklin
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Missy Franklin captured the world's attention with her versatility in various swimming strokes. She is a former American swimmer who has secured five medals, including four golds, at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
2. Kristin Otto
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Kristin Otto from East Germany made waves in the 1988 Seoul Olympics, becoming the first female swimmer to bag gold medals in a single Games.
3. Jenny Thompson
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Jenny Thompson, a former American swimmer, is one of the most decorated Olympians in history who boasts an impressive tally of 12 medals, including 8 golds.
4. Dawn Fraser
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Dawn Fraser, an Australian swimmer, made history by winning the 100m freestyle at three consecutive Olympic Games (1956, 1960, 1964). From 1956 to 1964, she continuously broke the women’s world record in the 100-meter freestyle swim race nine consecutive times.
5. Katie Ledecky
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Katie Ledecky, hailing from the United States, continues to dominate the pool with her unmatched endurance and technique. She has won seven Olympic gold medals and 21 world championship gold medals, the most in history for a female swimmer.
