Amanda Beard is an American swimmer who won seven Olympic medals, including two gold, four silver, and one bronze. Beard is a former world record holder in the 200-meter breaststroke. Her success has earned her the American Swimmer of the Year Award twice. On April 3, 2012, Beard released an autobiography entitled In the Water They Can’t See You Cry: A Memoir. Born Amanda Ray Beard on October 29, 1981 in Newport Beach, California, to parents Gayle and Dan Beard, her sister, Taryn, is a swim coach. She is married to photographer Sacha Brown. They have two children.
Amanda Beard
Amanda Beard Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: 29 October 1981
Birth Place: Newport Beach, California, USA
Birth Name: Amanda Ray Beard
Nickname: Amanda
Also known as: Amanda Brown
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Occupation: Swimmer
Nationality: American
Race/Ethnicity: White
Religion: Non-religious
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Amanda Beard Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: 130 lbs
Weight in Kilogram: 59 kg
Height in Feet: 5′ 8″
Height in Meters: 1.73 m
Body Build/Type: Slim
Body Measurements: Unknown
Breast Size: Unknown
Waist Size: Unknown
Hips Size: Unknown
Bra Size/Cup Size: Unknown
Feet/Shoe Size: 8.5 (US)
Dress Size: 4 (US)
Amanda Beard Family Details:
Father: Dan Beard
Mother: Gayle Beard
Spouse/Husband: Sacha Brown (m. 2009)
Children: Blaise Ray Brown (Son) (b. September 15, 2009), Doone Isla Brown (Daughter) (b. June 19, 2013)
Siblings: Taryn Beard (Sister) (Swim coach)
Amanda Beard Education:
Irvine High School
The University of Arizona
Amanda Beard Facts:
*She was born on October 29, 1981 in Newport Beach, California, USA.
*She attended Irvine High School and The University of Arizona.
*At age 14, she won her first gold medal at the 1996 Olympic games in Atlanta, Georgia.
*She has won a total of 21 medals in major international competition, 5 gold, 13 silver, and 3 bronze spanning the Olympics, the World Championships, the Pan Pacific Championships, and the Summer Universiade.
*She ranked #79 in FHM’s “100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005” special supplement.
*She is a vegetarian.
*Visit her official website: www.amandabeardofficial.com
*Follow her on Twitter and Instagram.