[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fJuRGFM7t2dTH-CFtuEqCnLuawqtTycG2jBdbm_f-D5k":3,"$fGuSrPtd10LiJf1bCVaM5FCYFmGolHQmkrs0LEatRMQg":13},{"author":4,"tags":12},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":10,"slug":11,"image_url":10},5367,"Dara Torres","D",22,"# Dara Torres\n### Full Name and Common Aliases\nDara Grace Torres is a well-known American swimmer and television personality.\n\n### Birth and Death Dates\nBorn on April 15, 1967, in Tampa, Florida. Still active and alive as of this writing.\n\n### Nationality and Profession(s)\nAmerican national; professional swimmer and TV personality.\n\n### Early Life and Background\nDara Torres was born to Esther (née Goldberg) and Bill Torres, who were both Cuban immigrants. She grew up in a Jewish family with two siblings, and her parents encouraged her interest in sports from an early age. Torres began swimming at the age of nine, initially as a way to improve her backstroke technique. Her hard work paid off when she won her first local competition.\n\n### Major Accomplishments\nTorres had a remarkable career, winning 12 Olympic medals (including four gold) and setting numerous world records in the process. Some of her most notable achievements include:\n\n*   At the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, Torres was part of the US women's 4x100m freestyle relay team that set a new world record.\n*   In the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, she won five medals and became one of the oldest Olympic medalists in history at that time.\n*   Torres continued to excel in her late 30s and early 40s. At the 2000 Sydney Olympics, she won four silver medals; at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, she took home a bronze medal.\n\n### Notable Works or Actions\nTorres has been an advocate for women's empowerment and body positivity throughout her career. She has also written several books on swimming and fitness, including **\"Great Women Champions**\" and **\"Gold Medal Fitness**\".\n\n### Impact and Legacy\nDara Torres' legacy extends far beyond her impressive athletic achievements. Her determination and perseverance have inspired countless young athletes worldwide.\n\n### Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered\nTorres is widely quoted for her insights on hard work, dedication, and believing in oneself.",null,"dara-torres",[],{"quotes":14,"pagination":77},[15,23,29,35,41,47,53,59,65,71],{"id":16,"quote_text":17,"author_id":5,"source_id":18,"has_image":19,"author":20,"source":21,"quote_tag":22,"commentary":10},2959810,"Michael wasn’t on the pool deck, which was hard for me. None of my old Coral Springs teammates were around. Still, that old plane of cement felt like home. I folded my clothes and put them on the bench. I placed my water bottle under my starting block, and I dove in. Once again, I felt that ultimate state of transition, my feet no longer on the ground, my hands not yet in the water.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":10},{},[],{"id":24,"quote_text":25,"author_id":5,"source_id":18,"has_image":19,"author":26,"source":27,"quote_tag":28,"commentary":10},2959806,"I’m thinking that I shouldn’t have filed my nails last night.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":10},{},[],{"id":30,"quote_text":31,"author_id":5,"source_id":18,"has_image":19,"author":32,"source":33,"quote_tag":34,"commentary":10},2959803,"I really believe in setting goals, no matter what it is: whether it’s losing five pounds or making the world championship team.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":10},{},[],{"id":36,"quote_text":37,"author_id":5,"source_id":18,"has_image":19,"author":38,"source":39,"quote_tag":40,"commentary":10},2959801,"Most people who see me in pictures know what I look like. I’m going to continue to try to workout to maintain, but I’m not going to continue looking like that – that’s a result of training, and that would probably drain me out. I’d be exhausted.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":10},{},[],{"id":42,"quote_text":43,"author_id":5,"source_id":18,"has_image":19,"author":44,"source":45,"quote_tag":46,"commentary":10},2959799,"I’ve always kept my body in shape and I will continue to always keep my body in shape.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":10},{},[],{"id":48,"quote_text":49,"author_id":5,"source_id":18,"has_image":19,"author":50,"source":51,"quote_tag":52,"commentary":10},2959797,"There are days when I don’t feel motivated and I don’t want to get up to go to practice. I’m a very goal-oriented person, so I set short-term goals and try to reach those goals. And when I have those days, I think about those goals, and it gets me motivated.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":10},{},[],{"id":54,"quote_text":55,"author_id":5,"source_id":18,"has_image":19,"author":56,"source":57,"quote_tag":58,"commentary":10},2959787,"When I feel like my body is exhausted, I focus on making my fifth Olympic team so I can push through it.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":10},{},[],{"id":60,"quote_text":61,"author_id":5,"source_id":18,"has_image":19,"author":62,"source":63,"quote_tag":64,"commentary":10},2959775,"I’d proven to the world that maturity, experience, dedication, and ingenuity can make up for a little senescence. Muscle tightening is not the only thing that happens to our bodies over time. We gain knowledge, focus, and understanding, and those things can help us win.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":10},{},[],{"id":66,"quote_text":67,"author_id":5,"source_id":18,"has_image":19,"author":68,"source":69,"quote_tag":70,"commentary":10},2959770,"I think if you can be a goal-setting person, it makes it easier to stay motivated.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":10},{},[],{"id":72,"quote_text":73,"author_id":5,"source_id":18,"has_image":19,"author":74,"source":75,"quote_tag":76,"commentary":10},2959760,"People will get into the habit of doing the same thing over and over again, and you’ll stop seeing changes in your body. If you add variety and spice things up, I think it’ll help you to stay motivated.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":10},{},[],{"currentPage":78,"totalPages":79,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":80},1,3,10]