Dana Vollmer

Gold

Dana wins at the 2011 FINA World Championships!

About

Dana Vollmer

about

Dana was raised in Granbury, Texas and found great swimming success at a young age under coach Ron Forrest at the Fort Worth Area Swim Team. At age 12, she was the youngest swimmer competing at the 2000 US Olympic Trials. Vollmer remains at the top of her sport. In 2009, Vollmer was named the 2009 NCAA Swimmer of the Year, Pac-10 Swimmer of the Year, the winner of the Honda Sports Award for swimming, and the USA Swimming Perserverance Award. As well, she was nominated for the 2009 ESPY Award for Best Female Collegiate Athlete. Vollmer won four national titles and played a key role in taking Cal to its first NCAA championship. Beyond college, Vollmer is having fun pursuing her career as a pro swimmer. She continues to train in Berkeley, Calif. under coach Teri McKeever and she is engaged to Stanford Swimming alumnus Andy Grant!

career highlights

At the 2011 FINA World Championships, Dana clocked an American and textile-best effort of 56.47 during the 100m butterfly in the semifinals... she went on to capture the GOLD medal in the finals with a 56.87, a gold medal in the 4x100m medley relay, and a silver medal in the 400m freestyle relay... Captured silver in the 800m free relay and bronze in the 200m free at the 2009 FINA World Championships... won the 100m and 200m free at the 2009 National Championships ... claimed NCAA titles in the 100y and 200y free and the 400y and 800y free relays; was a key member of Cals first NCAA team championship, named NCAA Swimmer of the Yr, Pac-10 Swimmer of the Yr and Honda Sports Award Winner for swimming in 2009 ... member of the world-record-setting 800m free relay at the 2007 World Championships ... earned gold as a member of the 800m free relay at the 2006 Pan Pacifics ... gold medalist on the 800m free relay that broke a 17-yr-old world record at the 2004 Olympics, also finishing 6th in the 200m freestyle.

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Gallery & Media

USA Swimming Winter Nationals: Dana Vollmer Clinches 100 Fly Title

(12/2/2011)

"US Swimmer Dana Vollmer lives on pizza"

(11/30/2011)

"Vollmer has never been better with diamonds, golds"

Star-Telegram (7/30/2011)

"Swimmer Dana Vollmer wins gold after going gluten free"

(7/27/2011)

" Vollmer grabs Worlds gold; will she be a London star?"

(7/25/2011)

"Dana wins GOLD at the 2011 FINA Swimming World Championships"

(7/25/2011)

"Dana Vollmer dives into Pan Pacific Championships"

Star-Telegram (8/17/2010)

"Dana Vollmer Ready to Compete at USA Swimming Nationals"

Dana on The Morning Swim Show. (7/29/2010)

"Vollmer sets meet record in 100 butterfly"

USA Today on Dana's comeback. (6/18/2010)

"Gold Medal Minute: Dana Vollmer"

Mel talks to Dana about overcoming past obstacles and her driving force for the busy summer ahead. (6/15/2010)

"U.S. Swimmer Dana Vollmer signs with Speedo"

Speedo.com (3/18/2010)

"Morning Swim Show: Dana Vollmer"

Swimming World TV catched up with Dana. (4/13/2010)

"You Gotta Have Heart"

An early heart condition couldn't keep Dana Vollmer from her Olympic dreams. (2/12/2008)

"Vollmer stays in the pool no matter what the cost"

Washington Post article about 16 yr-old Dana's perserverance in the pool.

2011 FINA World Championships
2011 FINA World Championships
2011 FINA World Championships

Perserverance Award

Serious face.

Me as a tadpole!

Gold medal moment.

FAST - my team in Texas.

Photo Shoot with Speedo

Swimming fly for the Cal Bears

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For business inquiries, please contact: Wasserman Media Group 10960 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2200 Los Angeles, CA 90024 Tel: (310) 407-0200 info_wmgllc.com For fan mail please contact: Dana Vollmer c/o Cal Aquatics Athletic Department Office 195 Haas Pavilion Berkeley, CA 94720-4422

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