Dara Torres: The Oldest Olympic Swimming Medalist in History

Dara Torres

She(Dara Torres) is surprising, beautiful and elegant

Jalal of @ Sep 15, 2008 03:40:36 AM

Thanks

Dara,

you inspire me to keep going. I am also a swimmer. I am 11 now. last year I met you at a swim meet sponcered by Toyota.You and Roudy Ganes were there. I have your singnature hanging on my wall. I also swim the 50 free best. Keep swimming,

your biggest fan,

Annika

Annika Smith of FL @ Sep 14, 2008 17:16:14 PM

Dara Rocks!!!

My name is savannah smith and i am in seventh grade. I really admire you and i am doing a report about you. You are very strong and you continue doing what you love!

Love, Savannah

Savannah of CA @ Aug 28, 2008 20:59:45 PM

Can Dara Obseessively Parent and be a wife?

I applaud Dara proving to herself for the 5th time and to the world that she is in UBER shape. Way to go, girl!!! I do not understand and I hope that she puts the same amount of time now into her daughter and her marriage and get a gold medal in that. Whoever her husband is and her extended family has sacrificed financially, spiritually and no doubt massive amount of quality time supporting Dara's goals. With Brett Favre not being able to retire and many others, I would like tohave more feedback on why athletes feel a need to prove something after they already had our acceptance and support?

seahorse5 ocean of AL @ Aug 18, 2008 21:01:23 PM

Dara at 41

Dara is such an inspiration. We keep hearing that 40 is the new 30, but here's palpable proof that it's true! Also, Dara carries her honors with such innate grace. She's a great representative of her country's best qualities. And no, I'm not American.

Romsie @ Aug 18, 2008 00:11:41 AM

Dara is a winner

The LA Times' Sport section Lisa Dillman, Aug 17. called Dara a Looser.

To: sports@latimes.com

Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2008 3:43 PM

Subject: Appology to Dara Torres

It is my strong opinion that the LA Times's Lisa Dillman owes Dara Torres an official appology, by calling her a Looser. (photo caption). It is obvious that Lisa Dillman has no idea, what it takes to become an Olympian. Just getting on the team is a huge effort of sacrifice driven by passion. In Ms Dillman's own words: "She has 12 medals in her carrier", how can that make anyone a Looser?.

Expecting to see a published appology

Lena

Lena Bies of CA @ Aug 17, 2008 19:29:11 PM

awe inspiring

Dara, I was so privileged to be present at your race on Sunday morning and I was rooting for you, as with everyone in the stadium, all the way.

It was so exciting and I was so proud of your tenacity and unwillingness to let age or anything stop you from unleashing her full abilities and potential. Your determination touched me deeply.

You are so gifted and talented and I am very proud of you. My heart went out to you at the medal ceremony and your tears made me tear up too.

God bless you and I wish you all the best in the remaining days in Beijing and I'd love to invite you out for a real Beijing meal (American living and working in Beijing) if that works out.

Joyce Chao of CA @ Aug 17, 2008 11:42:49 AM

Dara

I really like this very fine woman - yesterday she delayed a race to let one of the judges know that her competitor's suit was torn and to ask that the race be held up until she had a chance to change into another. Then Dara went on to win the silver medal. She is very dear - very skilled and is setting a wonderful example for her daughter.

One thing I've loved about this year's Olympics is all the evidence of sportsmanship displayed in various venus.

Pam of WI @ Aug 16, 2008 10:22:40 AM