Brooke Bennett facts for kids
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| Born | May 6, 1980 Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
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| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 126 lb (57 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Swimming | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Strokes | Freestyle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Brandon Blue Wave | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Brooke Marie Bennett is an amazing American swimmer who won three gold medals at the Olympic Games. She was born on May 6, 1980, in Tampa, Florida, U.S. Brooke was known for her incredible strength and speed in long-distance freestyle races. She became one of the best swimmers in the world during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
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Brooke Bennett's Swimming Journey
Olympic Gold in Atlanta (1996)
Brooke won her first gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. She competed in the 800-meter freestyle race. This was a very special moment for her. It was also the last Olympic race for the famous swimmer Janet Evans.
World Championships Success (1998)
In 1998, Brooke faced a new challenge at the FINA World Aquatics Championships in Perth. Her teammate, Diane Munz, had beaten her in some races before. But Brooke started strong in the 800-meter freestyle and kept her lead to win the gold medal. She also earned a silver medal in the 400-meter freestyle.
Double Gold in Sydney (2000)
The 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, was the highlight of Brooke's career. She won two more gold medals! She took first place in both the 400-meter and 800-meter freestyle races. Her 800-meter win set a new Olympic record.
In the 400-meter freestyle, Brooke beat many strong swimmers. These included her teammate Diana Munz and the 1996 Olympic 200-meter freestyle champion, Claudia Poll. Brooke's time was the fastest in that event in nine years.
For the 800-meter freestyle, Brooke competed against tough rivals like Yana Klochkova and Kaitlin Sandeno. Brooke led the race from the very beginning. She swam a powerful and steady race. She won easily, achieving the fastest 800-meter freestyle time in 10 years.
After the Olympics
After her amazing success in 2000, Brooke had some challenges. She had operations on both of her shoulders in 2001. She tried to qualify for her third Olympic team in 2004. However, she finished third in the 800-meter freestyle. Only the top two swimmers could join the Olympic team. Even so, Brooke's career was full of incredible achievements.
See also
In Spanish: Brooke Bennett para niños
- Swimming at the 1996 Summer Olympics
- Swimming at the 2000 Summer Olympics
- List of multiple Olympic gold medalists
- List of Olympic medalists in swimming (women)
- List of World Aquatics Championships medalists in swimming (women)
