Rachel Bootsma
Olympian 2012
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Athlete Bio#
Age
31
Hometown
Eden Prairie
Education
UC Berkeley, '16
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Olympic Experience
- 1-time Olympian; 1-time Olympic medalist (1 gold)
- Olympic Games London 2012, gold (4 x 100m Medley Relay - Women), 11th (100m Backstroke - Women)
Career Highlights
- Qualified for the 2012 Olympic team by finishing second in the 100m back
- Took second in the 100m back at the 2011 ConocoPhillips National Championships
- Placed third in the 100m back at the 2010 CP National Championships
- Won the 100m back at the 2009 U.S. Open; also led the 400m medley relay team, becoming the first junior national swimmer to break one minute in the 100m back
Fun Facts: Has a cat named Rosie ... Always wears the same earrings during meets ... Likes hanging out with friends, cooking, baking, relaxing
Learn more:
USA Swimming
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2015 – (50m Backstroke - Women)
- Years of participation: 50m Backstroke - Women 2013, 2015
- Top finish: – 2015 (50m Backstroke - Women)
