NAME: Janet Evans
SPORT: Swimming
EVENT: 400m/800m FR, 400m IM
BIRTHPLACE: Fullerton, Calif.
HOMETOWN: Fullerton, Calif.
SCHOOL: Stanford
OLYMPIC EXPERIENCE: 1988, 1992, 1996
OLYMPIC MEDALS: 1988 (3-gold), 1992 (gold, silver),
SOCIAL SITES: Facebook / www.janetevans.com
PERSONAL NOTES: Evans entered the 1988 Olympics as the world record holder in the 400 meters, 800 meters, and 1,500 meters.
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9 U.S. Olympians Share Their Definition Of “Play Like A Girl”
Lisa Costantini March 23, 2017
These Team USA athletes might be women, but they compete like a boss!
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Red, White & Trending: Feb. 3-9
Jamie MacDonald Feb. 10, 2017
The best of the best of Team USA’s #1YearToGo barnstorming tour, including ice skaters meeting Ice Cube and Ice T, along with visions and dreams of PyeongChang and curling karaoke; big Steve Langton announces big bobsled news; two of the most inspirational videos you’ll see this week; ride along with Team USA during a roller-coaster Super Bowl, with Simone Biles sizing up Shaquille O’Neal; Steven Nyman taking another perspective after his season-ending knee injury; National Pizza Day fun; and the best package an Olympian or Paralympian could imagine.
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Red, White & Trending: Dec. 30-Jan. 5
Jamie MacDonald Jan. 06, 2017
The most powerful, inspiring, thoughtful and fun New Year's posts — from Dubai, to the Alps, to the Caribbean, then Team USA floats through the Rose Bowl flowers and the football fray, Jordan Burroughs clears up his future, Simone Biles clears up a mystery, Aly Raisman dines with the Stanley Cup, Serena Williams shows off her tasteful engagement bling, it's wedding bells for Julia Mancuso and Mallory Weggemann, Ashton Eaton ponders living on Mars (which his wife promptly dismisses), and a teenage U.S. ice hockey team captures trending topic status along with Team USA's attention.
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Prepare For Rio By Watching The Top 5 Swimming Races In Team USA History
Aug. 06, 2016
Where does the 4x100-meter freestyle team from 2008 rank? Watch and find out.
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Photo Gallery: Janet Evans and Rico Roman headline U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Foundation celebration in Scottsdale
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Foundation Nov. 17, 2015
Arizona community gathers in support of Team USA and the Olympic and Paralympic Movements
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Gallery: Revisiting 2012 Olympic Trials: Swimming
June 27, 2013
One year ago, 47 swimmers were named to Team USA. Relive the action here.
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Gallery: Janet Evans Inspires Young Swimmers In Colorado Springs
Brandon Penny April 29, 2013
“It’s much more important to be a champion in life than it is to be a winner at swimming"
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Olympic Flame Burns Bright in Atlanta
Laurel-Ann Dooley April 19, 2013
Olympians came together for fundraiser in ’96 host city
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Gallery: Olympic Spirit Is Alive In Atlanta
USOC April 19, 2013
Douglas, Evans, Morehouse help keep spirit alive at last U.S. summer Games host city
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Janet Evans: No compromise, no limits, all courage
Alan Abrahamson June 26, 2012
Janet Evans is working on her unorthodox road to London