Elizabeth Beisel
Elizabeth Lyon Beisel (born August 18, 1992) is an American college and international swimmer who specializes in backstroke and individual medley events. She has won a total of six medals in major international competition, three gold, one silver, and two bronze spanning the Olympics, World Aquatics, and the Pan Pacific championships. Beisel competed in the 200-meter backstroke and 400-meter individual medley events at the 2008 Summer Olympics, placing fifth and fourth, respectively, in the world. She won the silver medal in the 400-meter individual medley and bronze in the 200-meter backstroke at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Read more about Elizabeth Beisel: Early Years, College Career, Personal Bests (long Course)
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