Career
On April 27, 1957, she became the first woman to set an official world record in the 200-meter individual medley, clocking 2:48.2 at a swim meet in Chicago, Illinois. The record would survive for over a year. The United States medley relay team set a new world record in the event final of 4:41.1.
Individually, she also competed in the women"s 200-meter breaststroke, finishing seventh in the event final.