Amanda Ray Beard (born October 29, 1981, Irvine, California) is an American Olympic swimmer and model. Beard made her first Olympic appearance at the 1996 games at the age of 14. She won silver medals in the 100-meter and 200-meter breaststrokes, and a gold in the medley relay. Her young-teen manner captured the attention of the media, and she was often photographed clutching her teddy bear which joined her on the medal stand. Wikipedia
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Bio for seven-time olympic medalist Amanda Beard. Beard swam in three Olympic Games (Atlanta, Syndey and Athens). Beard is the world record holder in the 200m breast stroke and the American record holder in the 100m and 200m breast stroke. www.usolympicteam.com/26_1239.htm