• This Moment in Sports History for 07-29-2024

  • Jul 29 2024
  • Length: 2 mins
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This Moment in Sports History for 07-29-2024

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  • On July 29th in sports history, one significant event took place in 1996 during the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. On this day, American swimmer Amy Van Dyken made history by becoming the first American woman to win four gold medals in a single Olympic Games.

    Van Dyken's incredible feat began in the 100-meter butterfly, where she touched the wall first in a time of 59.13 seconds, edging out her Chinese competitor Liu Limin by just 0.03 seconds. This victory set the tone for what would become a remarkable Olympic performance.

    Next, Van Dyken anchored the U.S. team in the 4x100-meter medley relay. Along with her teammates Beth Botsford, Amanda Beard, and Angel Martino, Van Dyken helped secure another gold medal for the United States, with the team setting a new Olympic record time of 4:02.88.

    In the 50-meter freestyle, Van Dyken showcased her sprinting prowess, winning her third gold medal with a time of 24.87 seconds. She then capped off her historic run by leading the U.S. team to victory in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay, along with teammates Jenny Thompson, Catherine Fox, and Angel Martino. The quartet set another Olympic record with a time of 3:39.29.

    Amy Van Dyken's four gold medals in a single Olympics was a remarkable achievement that solidified her place in swimming history. Her success in Atlanta also contributed to the United States' overall dominance in the pool, as the American swimmers collected a total of 26 medals, including 13 golds.

    Van Dyken's triumphs on July 29, 1996, will forever be remembered as one of the greatest individual performances in Olympic swimming history, setting a new standard for American female swimmers in the years to come.
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