Janet Evans

Bio — 2024 Sportsperson of the Year, Janet Evans

  • Attended El Dorado HS, Placentia
  • Female World Swimmer of the Year (1987, 1989, 1988)
  • 1988 Summer Olympics – 400m Freestyle  (Gold Medal)
  • 1988 Summer Olympics – 800m Freestyle  (Gold Medal)
  • 1988 Summer Olympics – 400m Individual Medley  (Gold Medal)
  • James E. Sullivan Award – Top Amateur Athlete in United States
  • Honda Sports Award, Top Collegiate Swimmer – Stanford (1989)
  • 1992 Summer Olympics – 800m Freestyle  (Gold Medal)
  • 1992 Summer Olympics – 400m Freestyle  (Silver Medal)
  • 7x Medalist, World Championships (5 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze)
  • 14x Medalist, Pan Pacific Championships (12 Gold, 2 Silver)
  • Co-Grand Marshall, 2017 Rose Parade
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