Senior Captain Maura Zaneski S... Oct 15, 2009
"Jenny Thompson has always been a swimmer that I have been able to look up to and idolize because of what she has done for the sport. Not only does Jenny have pool records at URI, but she has also competed at the Olympics in 1992, 1996, 2000, and 2004. She made great strides for the sport and women athletes.". What is your favorite part about being on the URI Swim team. (Gorhody.com)
West Roxburys Judy McIntyre swam Across America (in Boston) Aug 31, 2009
Olympians Carlton Bruner, Craig Beardsley, Jenny Thompson, Janel Jorgensen, and Tim McKee joined local swimmers and tri-athletes during the swims. The Boston Harbor Islands Relay was a 22-mile open ocean team relay race from Rowes Wharf, out along the Harbor Islands, and back. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Duo Honored by International Swimming Hall of Fame Aug 22, 2009
Jenny Thompson and W.R. Timken were recognized for their lifetime of work by the International Swimming Hall of Fame ... -- Former Stanford swimmers William R. Tim Timken, Jr. and Jenny Thompson will be honored by the International Swimming Hall of Fame on September 12. (Gostanford.com)
Natalie Coughlin, Dana Vollmer Nominated for 2009 ESPY Awards Jul 7, 2009
Along with the five Olympic medals she won in 2004, Coughlin has attained 11 career Olympic medals, one shy of 2008 Olympic teammate Dara Torres and former U.S. star Jenny Thompson, who are tied for the record for most Olympic women's swimming medals with 12. Coughlin is tied with former Cal men's swimmer Matt Biondi with the most Olympic medals by any Cal athlete. (Calbears.com)
Spotted on Campus With...Victoria Pocius Jun 30, 2009
I really loved Jenny Thompson when I was younger. I thought it was so awesome that she swam and went to medical school. (Goleopards.com)
Olympic triathlete Jarrod Shoemaker to speak at CHS Saturday Apr 17, 2009
Another Olympic swimmer, 12-time medalist Jenny Thompson, will race in the Cohasset Triathlon as well. Every year I want to make each race better and better by offering a more engaging experience for the athletes. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
NCAA Champion! Julia Smit Lowers Her Own American Record to Win the 200 IM Title Mar 20, 2009
Smit captured Stanford's first 200 IM crown since Olympic gold medalist Jenny Thompson in 1995, while the junior sensation also joins Susan Rapp (1986), Janel Jorgensen (1990) and Summer Sanders (1991-92) among the pantheon of Cardinal champions in the event. Smit's epic race featured an opening 50-yard butterfly split of 25. (Pac-10.org)
Stanford Set to Compete at 2009 NCAA Women's Swimming and Diving Championships Mar 18, 2009
has etched her name among a group that also includes former Stanford greats and Olympians , Jenny Thompson, , Jenna Johnson and Janel Jorgensen ... has etched her name among a group that also includes former Stanford greats and Olympians , Jenny Thompson, , Jenna Johnson and Janel Jorgensen. (Pac-10.org)
Sullivan Award Mar 11, 2009
The five-time Olympian has 12 medals in her career, tying her with Jenny Thompson as the most decorated U.S. female Olympian. She is training for this year's world championships in Rome in her hometown of Jupiter, Fla. (USA Today -- Sports)
Torres, 41, wins 50 free in first post-China meet Mar 6, 2009
She has won 12 Olympic medals, tied with swimmer Jenny Thompson for most by an American woman, in a career that began as a 17-year-old in the 1984 Los Angeles Games. Torres has twice retired, only to come back as strong as she was in her prime. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Torres wins first competition after Beijing Mar 6, 2009
Torres has won 12 Olympic medals, tying her with Jenny Thompson for most by an American woman. Torres has said she aims to compete in this summer's world championships in Rome. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Torres set to compete for first time since Beijing Feb 27, 2009
She has now won 12 Olympic medals, tied with swimmer Jenny Thompson for most by an American woman, in a career that began as a 17-year-old in the 1984 Los Angeles Games. Torres has twice retired, only to come back as strong as she was in his prime. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Stanford Breaks School Record in 800 Free Relay, But Is in Seventh Place at Pac-10s Feb 26, 2009
06 posted Karen Kraemer, current Cardinal head coach (then Loveless), Janel Jorgensen and Jenny Thompson in 1992. Smit, Woodward, Spence and Dwelley are now automatically qualified to swim the 800 free relay at the 2009 NCAA Championships, as they finished nearly two full seconds better than the "A" cut time. (Gostanford.com)
Banned by Boston Feb 10, 2009
Also there were former Pats Ted Johnson and Christian Fauria, celebrated Olympic swimmer Jenny Thompson, and former WWE wrestler Chris Nowinski. "Frost/Nixon" star Stacy Keach stopped by Sonsie after a recent performance. (Boston Globe)
