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Benko, Lindsay
- Two-time Olympian and team captain (2000, 2004)
- 2004 Olympic gold medalist in the 800m freestyle relay (prelims), silver medalist in the 400m freestyle relay (prelims)
- 2000 Olympic gold medalist in the 800m freestyle relay
- 2004 Short Course World champion in the 400m freestyle relay, 800m freestyle relay; silver medalist in the 200m freestyle
- Is the world record holder in the 200m and 400m freestyle (short course) as well as American record holder in the 200m freestyle, 400m and 800m freestyle relay
- Won two gold medals and a silver at the 2003 World Championships (setting American records with each gold medal)
- Has a total of five gold medals, five silvers and one bronze from three Short Course Championships (2004, 2002, 2000)
- Earned a total of five gold medals, four silvers and one bronze at three Pan Pacific Championships (2002, 1999, 1997)
- Won 11 U.S. National titles in four different individual events
- Captained the World Championships teams (2001, 2003), Pan Pacific Championship teams (1999, 2002), 2004 Short Course World Championship team and the 2001 Goodwill Games team
- Inducted into the Indiana Swimming Hall of Fame at the 2003 Spring Nationals and she went on to win her ninth U.S. National title that evening
- Considered retiring after the 2000 Olympic Games, but was so disappointed by her individual swims in Sydney that she committed herself to Athens in 2004
- Writes a monthly column in her hometown newspaper, the Elkhart Truth (Ind.) and works as an assistant coach at her alma mater USC for her coach Mark Schubert, but after swimming -- "I'd like to work in public relations for a non-profit organization."
- Favorite Movies: "Almost Famous," "Say Anything," "Top Gun," and "Beautiful Mind" ... music: 80s, Dave Mathews, David Gray, and "anything that makes me happy." ... color: black and red
- Enjoys the beach, surfing, basketball, volleyball, water skiing, snow skiing and reading
- Says the best looking men on the planet come from Australia
Benko is one of the most vocal and supportive National Team members. She gets the same support each day from her own family. "Without my family, I would not be here today," Benko said. "They are so supportive without being pushy. They play a huge part in my quest to make the Olympic Team."
On what success means to her: "Success to me means being happy," she wrote. "I consider myself a pretty normal person. I am not successful because of swimming, I am successful because I am happy and healthy."
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Height: 6' 1
Born: 11/29/1976
Hometown: Elkhart, Ind.
Resides: Los Angeles, Calif.
Sport: Swimming
Event: 100m, 200m & 400m freestyle, 200m backstroke
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