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Kirsty Leigh Coventry, Zimbabwean Olympic swimmer. Achievements include becoming the first Zimbabwean swimmer to win an Olympic Gold medal, 2004; setting world records in: 100 meter backstroke, 200 meter backstroke, 2008.

Background

Coventry, Kirsty Leigh was born on September 16, 1983 in Harare, Zimbabwe. Daughter of Bob and Lyn Coventry.

Education

Student, Auburn University, Alabama.

Career

Member Zimbabwean Olympic Swimming Team, Athens, Greece, 2004, Beijing, 2008.

Achievements

  • Kirsty Leigh Coventry has been listed as a noteworthy Olympic swimmer by Marquis Who's Who.