Dara Torres Biography and Wiki

Dara Torres is an American former competitive swimmer, and twelve-time  Olympic Medalist and former world record holder. She is the first swimmer to ever represent the United States and also the oldest swimmer to earn a place on the United States Olympic Team. She is among one of the three women with the most number of Olympic medals, along with Jenny Thompson and Natalie Coughlin.

Dara Torres Age and Birthday

Torres is 52 years old as of 2020. She was born on 15 April 1967, in Los Angeles, California, United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on April 15 every year and her birth sign is Aries.

Dara Torres Height and Weight

Torres stands at an estimated height of 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m). She as well weighs 150 lb (68 kg).

Dara Torres Early Life and Education

Dara joined her brother’s community YMCA for swimming practice; afterward, she signed up for the swimming club in Culver City to train. At 14, she won the national open championship in the 50-yard freestyle by defeating the then-current champion, Jill Sterkel, a college junior

She attended the Westlake School for Girls (now Harvard-Westlake School) and competed for the Westlake swim team under coach Darlene Bible from the seventh grade through her sophomore year in high school. She was also a member of the Westlake basketball, gymnastics, and volleyball teams.

During her 1983–84 high school junior year, she left home to swim for the Mission Viejo Nadadores in Mission Viejo, California, while training for her first Olympics under coach Mark Schubert. After the 1984 Olympics, Torres returned to the Westlake School to graduate in 1985.

Dara Torres Family

Dara is the fifth child of Edward Torres and Marylu Kauder. Her father is a real estate developer, and casino owner while her mum is a former American Model. Tara has one sister and four brothers.

Dara Torres Husband

Dara was previously married to Jeff Gowen, a sports producer in 1992. Torres then married Itzhak Shasha, an Israeli Surgeon but this marriage didn’t last either and the couple got a divorce. Since her break-up with Shasha, American former competitive swimmer Dara began dating David Hoffman, a reproductive endocrinologist after her break-up with Shasha, and they became the parents of Tessa Grace Torres-Hoffman, born in 2006. After the birth of their daughter, Hoffman, a master swimmer, persuaded her to begin training again.

Dara Torres Kids

Dara and David have a daughter Tessa Grace Torres-Hoffman, who was born in 2006.

Dara Torres Net Worth

Dara has an estimated net worth of 3 million dollars. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a swimmer and reporter. Through her various sources of income, Dara has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Dara Torres Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Dara.

Dara Torres Bio and Wiki

• Full Names: Dara Grace Torres
• Popular As: DT
• Gender: Female
• Occupation / Profession: Swimmer
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: To be Updated
• Religion: Judaism
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Dara Torres Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 52 years
• Zodiac Sign: Aries
• Date of Birth: 15 April 1967
• Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
• Birthday: April 15

Dara Torres Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: To be Updated
• Height / How Tall?: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
• Weight: 150 lb (68 kg)
• Eye Color: To be Updated
• Hair Color: Blonde
• Shoe Size: To be Updated

Dara Torres Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Edward Torres
• Mother: Marylu Kauder
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Five
• Marital Status: Married
• Husband/Spouse: Married to David Hoffman
• Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable
• Children: Tessa Grace Torres-Hoffman

Dara Torres Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $3 million
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Swimming career

Dara Torres House and Cars

• Place of living: To be Updated
• Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Dara Torres Swimmer

Dara swam for the Florida Gators swimming and diving team of the  University of Florida as she was studying there. In her four years as a Gator swimmer, Torres won nine Southeastern Conference (SEC) individual championships, including the 50-yard freestyle, 100-yard freestyle, 200-yard freestyle, and 100-yard butterfly.

After graduating, she was inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame as a “Gator Great” in 1999. At the 1984 Summer Olympics in LA, Torres was a part of the winning U.S. women’s 4×100-meter freestyle relay team, swimming in the first-round qualifying heat and earning a gold medal in the event final. In 1988, at the Olympics, she qualified for the U.S.

Olympic women’s team in one individual event and two relay events. She qualified for the U.S. Olympic women’s team in a single event for the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. After this, she left competitive swimming until 1999. She returned, several years later, in 1999 to train for the 2000 Olympics.

The twelve-time Olympic Medalist and former world record holder won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, another silver medal in the 50-meter freestyle, and again another silver medal swimming the freestyle anchor leg for the second-place U.S. team in the 4×100-meter medley relay.

Her twelve Olympic medals tied the all-time medal record for a female Olympic Swimmer. After going through reconstructive surgery on her knees, she went back into swimming with the aim of competing in the 2012 Summer Olympics but she never made it through the trials, and as a result, she retired from competitive swimming.

Dara Torres Jewish

After 2000, she converted to Judaism fully (although she was already partly Jewish) before marrying the Israeli surgeon Itzhak Shasha.

Dara Torres Workout and Diet

Dara Torres Awards and Achievements

Dara is undoubtedly a fine swimmer. She has won three NCAA individual national championships. In 1988, she was the SEC Athlete of the year and SEC female swimmer of the year in 1987 and 1989. She also earned twenty-eight All-American swimming honors—the maximum number possible during a college career.

Torres won five medals at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney but kept her best for two of the major relay events of the U.S. Olympic women’s team. She later won a second gold medal for anchoring the winning U.S. team in the 4×100-meter medley relay along with her teammates. Here she was the oldest woman to win an Olympic medal in swimming when she was 33 years old.

A month after giving birth to her daughter, Tessa, she won the 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis on the 1st of August 2007. Three days later, she broke her own record of 24.63 seconds set at the 2000 Summer Olympics and set a new record of 24.53 seconds. The year after, she became the oldest American woman to qualify for a spot at the 2008 Olympic Trials at age 41. Over her career, she has broken her own American record in the 50-meter freestyle ten times, which is the most by any American swimmer in any event.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dara Torres

Who is Dara Torres?

Dara Torres is an American former competitive swimmer, and twelve-time  Olympic medalist, and former world record holder.

How old is Dara Torres?

Torres is 52 years old as of 2020. She was born on 15 April 1967, in Los Angeles, California, United States of America.

How tall is Dara Torres?

Torres stands at an estimated height of 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m). She as well weighs 150 lb (68 kg).

What nationality is Dara Torres?

Dara is an American national.

Where did Dara Torres attend college?

Dara attended the Westlake School for Girls (now Harvard-Westlake School) and competed for the Westlake swim team under coach Darlene Bible from the seventh grade through her sophomore year in high school.

How many siblings does Dara Torres have?

Tara has one sister and four brothers.

Is Dara Torres married?

Dara was previously married to Jeff Gowen, a sports producer in 1992. Torres then married Itzhak Shasha, an Israeli Surgeon but this marriage didn’t last either and the couple got a divorce. Since her break-up with Shasha, American former competitive swimmer Dara began dating David Hoffman, a reproductive endocrinologist after her break-up with Shasha, and they became the parents of Tessa Grace Torres-Hoffman, born in 2006. After the birth of their daughter, Hoffman, a master swimmer, persuaded her to begin training again.

How much is Dara Torres worth?

Dara has an approximate net worth of $3 million. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the entertainment industry.

Is Dara Torres dead or alive?

Dara is still alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where does Dara live?

Because of security reasons, Dara has not shared her precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of her house.

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