Inge de Bruijn
Inge de Bruijn, a Dutch swimmer, tried out various sports before ultimately dedicating herself to swimming. Despite a slow start, her perseverance paid off as she went on to win four gold medals. When she retired in 2007, she held the record as the oldest Olympian to win gold and remains the oldest woman to do so. Interestingly, her brother, Matthijs de Bruijn, is also an Olympian who played water polo in the 2000 Games. In the past, de Bruijn served as the face of Sapph, a Dutch lingerie brand, and currently resides in Eindhoven.
Inge De Bruijn
Shannon Miller
Shannon Miller was part of the renowned “Magnificent Seven” who competed in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Already a decorated athlete with five medals from the 1992 Barcelona Games, Miller added two more gold medals to her collection in ’96. Her outstanding performances have rightfully earned her a spot among the greatest gymnasts in Olympic history. In recent years, Miller has devoted her time to founding a charitable organization aimed at fighting childhood obesity.
Shannon Miller