Description: (American Former Competition Swimmers and Olympic Gold Medalists)
Shirley Babashoff, an American former competition swimmer, is celebrated for her remarkable accomplishments in the sport. She excelled in swimming, setting six world records and securing nine Olympic medals. Babashoff's achievements include gold medals in the 400-meter freestyle relay at the 1972 and 1976 Olympics, as well as a victory at the 1975 world championship in the 200-meter and 400-meter freestyle events. Additionally, she set 37 national records and held numerous national freestyle records in various distances.