Dana Vollmer

Quick Facts

Full Name	Dana Vollmer
Occupation	Swimmer
Date Of Birth	Nov 13, 1987(1987-11-13)
Age	37
Birthplace	Syracuse
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Scorpio

Dana Vollmer Biography

Dana Vollmer is one of the most popular and richest Swimmer who was born on November 13, 1987 in Syracuse, New York, United States. American swimming champion who is also an Olympic gold medalist, who won her first gold medal during the 2004 Athens Summer Olympics and then in 2012 she was awarded the gold medal for the 200-meter butterfly.

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At the age of 12, Vollmer was the youngest swimmer to compete at the 2000 U.S. Olympic Trials, but did not qualify for the U.S. Olympic team. She was also the youngest swimming competitor a year later at the 2001 Goodwill Games.

In 2003, Vollmer underwent heart surgery to correct a condition called supraventricular tachycardia, which produces a quickened pulse rate of about 240 beats per minute. After that surgery, an electrocardiogram indicated to her cardiologists that she might have Long QT syndrome. Further testing ruled out the condition. Her physicians recommended that she always have a defibrillator at the poolside whenever she swims in case of a heart emergency.

She was married to the former Stanford University swimmer Andy Grant.

Dana Vollmer Net Worth

Dana Vollmer is one of the richest Swimmer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dana Vollmer 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She started swimming competitively at 12 years old.

She started her college studies with Florida’s University of Florida, but she later transferred to University of California, Berkeley.

Dana Whitney Vollmer (born November 13, 1987) is an American former competition swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, and former world record-holder. At the 2004 Summer Olympics, she won a gold medal as a member of the winning United States team in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay that set the world record in the event. Eight years later at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Vollmer set the world record on her way to the gold medal in the 100-meter butterfly, and also won golds in the 4×100-meter medley relay and 4×200-meter freestyle relay. She won three medals at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Dana Vollmer height 6 ft 0 in Dana weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Dana Vollmer Dating?

According to our records, Dana Vollmer married to Andy Grant. As of December 1, 2023, Dana Vollmer’s is not dating anyone.

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At the 2009 World Championships in Rome, Italy, Vollmer won two medals, a silver and a bronze. In the 200-meter freestyle, Vollmer set an American record in the semi-final with a time of 1:55.29. In the final of the 200-meter freestyle, Vollmer placed third, and her American record was broken by Allison Schmitt. In the 4×200-meter freestyle relay, Vollmer swam the leadoff leg in 1:55.29. The American team finished in second place behind China with a time of 7:42.56.

Facts & Trivia

Dana Ranked on the list of most popular Swimmer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Dana Vollmer celebrates birthday on November 13 of every year.

At the 2011 World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, Vollmer won a total of three medals, two gold medals and one silver. In her first event, the 4×100-meter freestyle relay, Vollmer won a silver medal with Natalie Coughlin, Jessica Hardy, and Missy Franklin. After setting the national record in the semi-finals of the 100-meter butterfly (56.47), Vollmer won the gold medal in the final with a time of 56.87. In the 4×100-meter medley relay, Vollmer the gold medal along with Natalie Coughlin, Rebecca Soni, and Missy Franklin with a time of 3:52.36, better than three seconds ahead of second-place finisher China. Swimming the butterfly leg, Vollmer had a split of 55.74. The final time of 3:52.36 for the medley relay was the second-fastest mark of all time, just behind the Chinese-held world record of 3:52.19.

Did Dana Vollmer retire?

[Editor’s note: Dana Vollmer, a five-time Olympic gold medalist, announced her retirement from the sport on Monday. In an exclusive letter she has shared with espnW, Vollmer explains why and how she came to her decision.]

Where does Dana Vollmer live?

Dana Vollmer is a Syracuse native and a three-time Olympic swimmer who competed in 2004, 2012 and 2016. She currently lives in California , but took some time on Thursday morning to chat via Skype.

Who was the Olympic swimmer from Granbury Texas?

New World Record and Olympic Gold Medalist Dana Vollmer has made her hometown of Granbury, Texas so very proud! Dana grew up in Granbury, Texas, and she was the youngest competing swimmer in the 2000 Olympic trials at the age of 12.