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Elizabeth Beisel

Beisel in 2011
Personal information
Nickname(s)	"Beisel"
Born	(1992-08-18) August 18, 1992 (age 32) Saunderstown, Rhode Island, U.S.
Height	5 ft 6 in
Weight	130 lb
Sport
Sport	Swimming
Strokes	Backstroke, individual medley
Club	Bluefish Swim Club, Gator Swim Club (Florida)
College team	University of Florida
Medal record Women's swimming Representing the United States Olympic Games Silver 2012 London 400 m medley Bronze 2012 London 200 m backstroke World Championships (LC) Gold 2011 Shanghai 400 m medley Bronze 2009 Rome 200 m backstroke Bronze 2013 Barcelona 400 m individual medley Pan Pacific Championships Gold 2010 Irvine 200 m backstroke Gold 2010 Irvine 400 m medley Gold 2014 Gold Coast 400 m medley Bronze 2014 Gold Coast 200 m backstroke

Elizabeth Lyon Beisel (born August 18, 1992) is an American swimmer. She is known for her skills in backstroke and individual medley races. She has won nine medals in big international swimming events. These include four gold, one silver, and four bronze medals.

Her medals come from the Olympics, World Aquatics Championships, and the Pan Pacific Championships. Elizabeth competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. She placed fifth in the 200-meter backstroke and fourth in the 400-meter individual medley.

At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, she won a silver medal. This was for the 400-meter individual medley. She also earned a bronze medal in the 200-meter backstroke. In the 2016 Summer Olympics, she finished sixth in the 400-meter individual medley.

On September 25, 2021, Elizabeth Beisel made history. She became the first woman to swim all the way to Block Island. This swim was about 20 kilometers (12 miles) long. She did it to raise money for cancer research.

In August 2020, SPIRE Institute and Academy chose Elizabeth as a swimming ambassador. She joined another famous swimmer, Caeleb Dressel. Their goal is to help young athletes become their best. This includes their sports, school, and character.

Early Life and Training

Elizabeth Beisel was born in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, in 1992. Her parents are Ted and Joan Beisel. She finished high school at North Kingstown High School in 2010.

From age 12 through high school, she swam for the Bluefish Swim Club. Her coach there was Chuck Batchelor. Elizabeth joined the U.S. national swim team when she was only 13 years old.

College Swimming Career

Elizabeth Beisel received a scholarship to the University of Florida. She swam for the Florida Gators swimming and diving team. This was from 2011 to 2014. Her coach at the university was Gregg Troy.

She won nine individual championships in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). In 2012, she was named the SEC Female Swimmer of the Year. Elizabeth also won national championships. She won the 200-yard backstroke in 2012. In 2013, she won the 400-yard individual medley.

Her team, the Lady Gators, placed well at the NCAA Division I Women's Swimming and Diving Championships. Elizabeth earned 18 All-American honors. She was also recognized for her excellent grades.

International Swimming Highlights

First World Championships

At just 14 years old, Elizabeth Beisel competed in the 2007 World Championships. She reached the semi-finals in the 200-meter backstroke. She finished twelfth overall in the world.

Beijing 2008 Olympics

At the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials, Elizabeth swam very well. She finished second in both the 400-meter individual medley and the 200-meter backstroke. This earned her a spot on the Olympic team.

At 15, she was the youngest swimmer on the U.S. Olympic team. This was for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. She had the fastest time in the first round of the 400-meter individual medley. In the final, she placed fourth. She finished fifth in the 200-meter backstroke final.

2009 World Aquatics Championships

At the 2009 National Championships, Elizabeth won two events. She won the 400-meter individual medley. She also won the 200-meter backstroke.

At the 2009 World Aquatics Championships, she won a bronze medal. This was in the 200-meter backstroke. She placed fifth in the 400-meter individual medley final.

2010 Pan Pacific Championships

At the 2010 National Championships, Elizabeth defended her title. She won the 200-meter backstroke again.

At the 2010 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships, Elizabeth won two gold medals. Her first gold was in the 400-meter individual medley. She won her second gold in the 200-meter backstroke. These were her first international gold medals.

2011 World Aquatics Championships

At the 2011 World Aquatics Championships in China, Elizabeth competed in two events. She placed fifth in the 200-meter backstroke.

In her second event, the 400-meter individual medley, she won the gold medal. This was her first individual gold at a World Aquatics Championships.

London 2012 Olympics

At the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials, Elizabeth qualified for the Olympic team. She won the 400-meter individual medley. She also placed second in the 200-meter backstroke.

At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, she earned a silver medal. This was for the 400-meter individual medley. She also won a bronze medal in the 200-meter backstroke.

Rio 2016 Olympics

At the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials, Elizabeth qualified for her third Olympic team. She placed second in the 400-meter individual medley.

In Rio de Janeiro, she finished sixth in the final of the 400-meter individual medley.

Coaching and Mentoring

In August 2020, Elizabeth Beisel became a swimming ambassador for SPIRE Institute and Academy. In this role, she helps lead and teach special classes.

Since she stopped competing, Elizabeth has been very involved with the LEAD Sports Summit. She has been part of this group since 2017. LEAD is an event that brings together young female athletes with Olympic champions. They learn from experts over four days.

Survivor Appearance

Elizabeth Beisel was one of 20 people to compete on Survivor: Island of the Idols. This was the 39th season of the reality TV show. She was part of the Lairo tribe at the start.

She was the first player sent to the "Island of the Idols." On this island, former players Sandra Diaz-Twine and "Boston" Rob Mariano gave advice. Elizabeth was voted out on day 30 of the game. She finished in 9th place out of 20 contestants.

Elizabeth is married to Jack Nichting, who was also on Survivor 39. They were not on the same team during the game.

See also

In Spanish: Elizabeth Beisel para niños