Cal Athletics In Beijing - Natalie Coughlin (Part 6)

Jigar Mehta, a University of California alumnus, is in Beijing capturing a behind-the-scenes look at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In today's video feature, he talks to former Cal swimming star Natalie Coughlin, who won six medals in Beijing to set a record for most medals by a U.S. female in one Olympic Games.

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Natalie Coughlin Interview:
Well, the swimmers are finally out of the pool and hitting the Olympic party scene. Last night (Sunday) was the famous Speedo Party, which takes place the night of the last day of swimming. All the stars of the pool from Michael Phelps to Dara Torres came, as did Cal's very own six-time medalist in Beijing, Natalie Coughlin. With 11 Olympic medals, Natalie shares the honor with Matt Bondi as being Cal's most decorated Olympian.

Natalie looked cool and calm and ready to celebrate with the rest of the U.S. swim team in attendance. She'll be taking a little time off before setting her sites on London in 2012. Another 6 medals Natalie?

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[kevox1981]

go bears!

[benoni45]

This lady has the most beautiful eyes!

[nessie96]

Natalie seems like a very cool and level headed young lady who just goes about her business and gets the job done every time...a very lovely and classy woman who is a great role model for any young person who aspires to be successful in sports.

[whiteskyz]

the song is called "fight for california", THE university of california fight song

[lazios]

Gli occhi, e non solo, più belli del nuoto.

incredible athlete..beautiful woman.

[griptapedogg]

vallejo breeds athletes. jahvid best, and this lady

[derris]

she's very pretty

[ckhkcplm]

Natalie is my fav swimmer of all time! The whloe olympics was all about michael phelps and Natalie Coughlin got the most medals for women and i thought she should of gotten more attention!

[bigfungi10]

whats the song at the beginning called

[bigfungi10]

bears rule!

[jemina360]

nat is beautiful and an amazing but i stuck up supporting aussie coz we got a really healthy career in swimming and i swim at a local club and they already had a girl who trialed for the team for2008 and most peeps in my club get into state and that

go nat for america