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Misty Dawn Hyman

Sport:
swimming

Country Represented:
United States

Years Competed:
2000

Medals Received:
gold

Olympic Info:
Hyman won the gold medal in the 200-meter butterfly (2:05.88) at the 2000 Olympics.

Hyman uses a unique sideways underwater kick and claims to have pioneered the extended break-out technique, which now is used by many top-level swimmers.

Career Highlights:
In 1997, Misty finished in third place in the 200-meter butterfly at the Pan Pacific Championships. In 1998, she won the Honda Award for swimming and was named the NCAA Swimmer of the Year.

Birth and Death Dates:
March 23, 1979

Origin:
Mesa, Arizona

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