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Four of these gold medals came in the 1996 Summer Olympics, making her the first American woman to a

Four of these gold medals came in the 1996 Summer Olympics, making her the first American woman to accomplish such a feat. She won gold in the 50 meter free, 100 meter butterfly, 4 x 100 meter freestyle relay, and the 4 x 100 meter medley relay.Van Dyken is an asthmatic who suffered from severe asthma throughout her childhood and into adulthood. She began swimming on the advice of a doctor as a way to strengthen her lungs to cope with her condition and prevent future asthma attacks.

Is a female football (soccer) forward, who won the bronze medal with the Canadian women's national s

Is a female football (soccer) forward, who won the bronze medal with the Canadian women's national soccer team at the 2007 Pan American Games, she played currently with Vancouver Whitecaps.She plays both hockey and soccer at the University of Wisconsin–Madison (NCAA Division I). She was named MVP of the Regina Female Hockey Tournament in 1999, in addition to being a two-time basketball MVP, city javelin titlist in track and field, and city badminton doubles champion. Vermeulen is a kinesiology major at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

is a female judoka from the United States. She competed for her native North American country at th

is a female judoka from the United States. She competed for her native North American country at the 2000 Summer Olympics.

Is an American gymnast and a member of the famous Magnificent 7 who were the first American team to

Is an American gymnast and a member of the famous Magnificent 7 who were the first American team to win Olympic gymnastics gold. Her fellow team members were Jaycie Phelps, Dominique Dawes, Shannon Miller, Kerri Strug, Amanda Borden and Dominique Moceanu. Chow was coached by Mark Young and was the first Asian-American woman to take an Olympic medal in her sport.

Is a Vietnamese-American professional poker player, now living in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tran began play

Is a Vietnamese-American professional poker player, now living in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tran began playing poker in the mid-1970s and first finished in the money of a World Series of Poker (WSOP) event in 1989 in the $2,000 no limit hold 'em event. In the same year he finished 24th in the $10,000 no limit hold'em main event. Tran began playing poker in the mid-1970s and first finished in the money of a World Series of Poker (WSOP) event in 1989 in the $2,000 no limit hold 'em event. In the same year he finished 24th in the $10,000 no limit hold'em main event.

Ortiz was born Ana Alicia Ortiz in Mexico City to a clothing manufacturing executive mother and a fa

Ortiz was born Ana Alicia Ortiz in Mexico City to a clothing manufacturing executive mother and a father who worked in business. Her family moved to El Paso, Texas when she was a child. Upon graduating high school in 1973, Ortiz earned a scholarship to Wellesley College, but eventually left, instead pursuing her bachelor's degree in drama at the University of Texas at El Paso to be closer to her mother and siblings

Is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives. Since her election in 2005 (in a speci

Is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives. Since her election in 2005 (in a special election filling the unexpired term of Rep. Joe Moreno, who was killed in a car crash in May 2005), she has represented District 143, part of Houston in

Is an American folk singer/songwriter. About her debut album, "River Under the Road" the Austin Chro

Is an American folk singer/songwriter. About her debut album, "River Under the Road" the Austin Chronicle observed that is was “A debut masterpiece worthy of a songwriter decades worldlier than this mere twenty-year-old soul.”

An American-Colombian singer/songwriter and dancer best known for her work as one of the lead vocali

An American-Colombian singer/songwriter and dancer best known for her work as one of the lead vocalists for Eden's Crush.In 2001, Lombo competed in the premiere season of The WB's television show Popstars, on which she earned a spot in the all-girl pop gr

The female lead singer for the Scissor Sisters. Her stage name is said to be down to "a deep and abi

The female lead singer for the Scissor Sisters. Her stage name is said to be down to "a deep and abiding love of robots". She has a large tattoo on her right shoulder of bionic circuitry.Prior to moving to New York, Lynch lived in San Francisco, Californi

Was a Cuban-American artist famous for her performance art and "earth-body" sculptural, photographic

Was a Cuban-American artist famous for her performance art and "earth-body" sculptural, photographic, and video work.She earned a BA from the University of Iowa in 1969 and subsequently earned two MFAs, one in painting and one in the artist Hans Breder's Intermedia program. Throughout the course of her career, she created work in Cuba, Mexico, Italy, and the United States of America.Much of Mendieta's work could be considered strongly feminist. One theme in her early performance art was violence against the female body. Later Mendieta focused on a spiritual and physical connection with the land, most particularly in her silueta pieces, which typically involved carving her imprint into sand or mud, making body prints or painting her outline or silhouette onto a wall.

Is a Democratic politician from Maryland. She is currently serving in her second term in the Marylan

Is a Democratic politician from Maryland. She is currently serving in her second term in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Maryland's District 18 in Montgomery County. She currently sits on the Appropriations Committee and has been chair of th

Is a Canadian pairs figure skater. With partner Cody Hay, she is the 2008 Canadian national champion

Is a Canadian pairs figure skater. With partner Cody Hay, she is the 2008 Canadian national champion.

Born in Sinaloa, Mexico as the sixth of seven children of Mexican and French parents, she moved with

Born in Sinaloa, Mexico as the sixth of seven children of Mexican and French parents, she moved with her family to the United States when she was a child. It was during that time she began to sing, thanks in large part to her family's talented musical background. When she was in middle school, during a family trip back to Mexico, her singing talents were discovered by a television producer which led to appearances on the variety show Las Estrellas y Usted (The Stars and You) followed by several more appearances on Latin American television and live concert tours as well.

Is an American figure skater, actress and fashion model, most noted for placing third on Cycle 11 of

Is an American figure skater, actress and fashion model, most noted for placing third on Cycle 11 of America's Next Top Model.

Is a multi-platinum American singer and songwriter. Anastacia has been highly successful in Europe,

Is a multi-platinum American singer and songwriter. Anastacia has been highly successful in Europe, Latin America, Oceania, Asia, South Africa and Australia but has not had as much success in her native United States. In 2005 she was recognized for worldw

(born November 3, 1978), is a baseball player. He is a starting pitcher who currently plays in the D

(born November 3, 1978), is a baseball player. He is a starting pitcher who currently plays in the Detroit Tigers organization for the Toledo Mudhens.

Was an Armenian Old Bolshevik and Soviet statesman during the Stalin and Khrushchev years. In the So

Was an Armenian Old Bolshevik and Soviet statesman during the Stalin and Khrushchev years. In the Soviet Union he is primarily known as Anastas Ivanovich Mikoyan (Russian ??????´? ???´????? ?????´?)

An American actress. She is perhaps best known for her starring role as Jennifer "Scout" Lauer in th

An American actress. She is perhaps best known for her starring role as Jennifer "Scout" Lauer in the Discovery Kids/NBC series Scout's Safari.

Is a Canadian speed skater. She competed at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver in the women's 500

Is a Canadian speed skater. She competed at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver in the women's 500 metre competition.

Is an American actress/singer who has appeared on television and in the theater. Her last television

Is an American actress/singer who has appeared on television and in the theater. Her last television role was "Lori" on the MTV series Undressed. She also starred as "Lark Madison-Scanlon" on the daytime soap opera Port Charles from 1997 to 1999.

Is an American artistic gymnast. With nine World Championships medals, seven of them individual, Liu

Is an American artistic gymnast. With nine World Championships medals, seven of them individual, Liukin is tied with Shannon Miller as the American gymnast having won the most World Championship medals.[

A Costa Rican zoologist, geologist and explorer.

A Costa Rican zoologist, geologist and explorer.

Was a Russian-born American Jewish mathematical psychologist. He contributed to general systems theo

Was a Russian-born American Jewish mathematical psychologist. He contributed to general systems theory, mathematical biology and to the mathematical modeling of social interaction and stochastic models of contagion.

Is a Soviet-born American chess Grandmaster.He won the 1971 Moscow championship after a play-off. He

Is a Soviet-born American chess Grandmaster.He won the 1971 Moscow championship after a play-off. He finished equal first at Moscow 1970, first at Cienfuegos 1972, first at Novi Sad 1972, first at Novi Sad 1973 and equal first at Grand Manan 1984.