41-Year-Old Swimmer Makes Olympic History
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Uploaded on Jul 4, 2008
Sports41-Year-Old Swimmer Makes Olympic History41-Year-Old Swimmer Makes Olympic HistoryThe Associated PressDara did it. The 41-year-old will be the oldest woman ever to compete in Olympic swimming after finishing first in the 100-meter freestyle event at the Omaha trials. (July 4)((TRACK))((SUPER: Omaha, Neb.)) ((PICS added in WDC)) ON A NIGHT WHEN MICHAEL PHELPS BROKE ANOTHER WORLD RECORD, DARA TORRES STOLE THE SHOW.THE 41-YEAR-OLD POSTED A TIME OF 53-POINT-7-8 SECONDS, TOUCHING THE WALL FIRST IN THE 100-METER FREESTYLE EVENT.SHE BESTED NATALIE COUGHLIN, A SWIMMER 16 YEARS HER JUNIOR, AND A FIELD FULL OF TWENTY-SOMETHINGS.BEIJING WILL BE HER FIFTH GAMES.HER FIRST WAS IN 19-84.NINE MEDALS AND TWO RETIREMENTS LATER, SHE'LL BE THE OLDEST WOMEN TO EVER COMPETE IN OLYMPIC SWIMMING.((SOT))((SUPER: Dara Torres/U.S. Swimmer))'I was shocked when I touched the wall. I could not see the scoreboard. With my age, I was like, 'Gosh, what does that say?' Then, I heard the announcer, and I could kind of see it like, blurry. But, they need to make those numbers bigger for people my age. // I'm shocked. I don't think it's really hit me yet that I'm on a fifth Olympic team. I walked into drug testing and Ryan Lochte and Aaron Piersol and Phelps are in there and I was like, 'Whoa, I'm with them.'((SOT))((SUPER: Michael Phelps/U.S. Swimmer))'You know, Dara. Yeah. As I call her, my mom. You know, at 41. She's 41 right? 41 with a kid?'((SOT))((SUPER: Dara Torres/U.S. Swimmer))Reporter: 'Michael was in here earlier and he referred to you as his second mom. What can you say about that?'I like to be referred to as a big sister to my teammates, although I am as old as some of their parents. // I feel like I'm on their level on one hand. On the other hand I have a lot of experience and I'm maybe not on their level. I actually take that as a compliment that he refers to me as the mom there. But, I don't know if the kids actually think that. Maybe aunt. Go with aunt.'((STANDUP))((SUPER: Jason Bronis/Omaha, Neb.))'Torres isn't finished here in Omaha. She'll look to make history again by qualifying for the Olympics in the 50-meter freestyle event over the weekend. JB, the AP, Omaha, Neb.'
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BigFatCode 3 years ago
She seems to be very lovely. Phelps calls her Mama,...shows us he is not the smartest. She used the right words: Big Sister.
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stretchsportguy 4 years ago
A true ambassador and the epitome of human excellence. Before the medals you were already a champion. They serve only to confirm it. Your excellence does not depend on the water rather it is who you are that swims. And the race cannot be measured by medals whether you win them or not.
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toby edwards 6 months ago
like a boss
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drepop803 6 months ago
wow she did not look 41. if she told me she was 27 i'd believe her. she looks very good for her age.
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chapchap44 9 months ago
Everyone stop spamming that I went on that website an I gave me a virus after a bought a watch
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Stephanie Dittrich 11 months ago
she's beautiful. I'd believe she was 30, not 41. Definitely takes care of herself and stays in shape, no surprise she's back at the olympics at 41!
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saa1gateway 1 year ago
Jewish Sports Legends. Dara Torres THE Diva of woman's swimming. Faster in in her 40's than at 19.
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surfhead 1 year ago
What a friggen skank. She's on her 4'th husband yet another DR, in Massachusetts. He just built her a huge house. No better than a stripper or a porn star. Just not as attractive. Go get em. Lol
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keauno2003 1 year ago
Can you swim and make a sandwich?
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sgtsexy123 1 year ago
not really .. the fact that you're trying to hurt me over the internet makes no harm to me at all . just means that you are a terrible troll and should quit thanks goodbye .. -sgtsexy123
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atrasz 1 year ago
Next time you have a thought, just let it go. I hope this 8 month delay on responding has not caused mental tormet to your friends and family.
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