Barbara Bedford

Swimmer, Olympic athlete

1972 –

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Who is Barbara Bedford?

Barbara Jane Bedford is an American former competition swimmer, Olympic champion, and former world record-holder.

Bedford represented the United States at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. She was a member of the U.S. team that won the Olympic gold medal in the women's 4x100-meter medley relay and set a new world record of 3:58.30 in the event final. Her record-setting teammates included Megan Quann, Jenny Thompson, and Dara Torres.

Bedford attended high school at swimming powerhouse Peddie School in Hightstown, New Jersey.

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Born
Nov 9, 1972
Hanover
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • New Hampshire
  • Hanover

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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