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Mary T. Meagher

American swimmer · United States · On the map · Athletes · Born 1964 · age 62

Mary Terstegge Meagher Plant is an American former competition swimmer, who swam for U.California Berkeley, a three-time 1984 Olympic champion, and a world record-holder. In 1981 she bettered her own existing world records in the 100-meter butterfly (57.93) and 200-meter butterfly (2:05.96).

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Honda Sports Award for Swimming & Diving1987
International Swimming Hall of Fame
Kentucky Women Remembered

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These times would stand as the world records for 18 and 19 years, respectively, and are considered by many swimming historians to be among the all-time greatest sports performances by a competitive swimmer.

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Born 1964 · age 62