Misty Hyman
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Misty Dawn Marie Hyman is a former American
swimmer who won the gold medal in the 200 m butterfly at the 2000 Olympics
in Sydney, Australia
.
, finishing third at the USA Trials in both the 100 and 200 butterflies.
Hyman was only expected to contend for silver on that night (September 20, 2000), as Australian Susie O'Neill was expected to repeat her title (O'Neill had been undefeated in the 200 fly for the previous 3–4 years; and was swimming in her home country). So shocked was Hyman over her gold, that witnesses heard Hyman yell, "Oh my God!" at least eleven times in an aquatic centre that was stunned into silence over what had happened. In fact, she also looked at the scoreboard three times just to make sure that she had won.
Also in 2000, Hyman was ranked 35th in the world in the 50 m butterfly, 12th in the 100 m butterfly, and 2nd in the 200 m butterfly.
after finishing a disappointing 8th place in the 200 m butterfly at the USA Olympic Trials. She retired from the sport of swimming shortly after.
under the tutelage of her coach Edwin Hsu, and later did her collegiate swimming at Stanford University
. She earned the NCAA's Today's Top VIII Award
as a member of the Class of 2002. In 2002, she graduated from Stanford University
.
Hyman swam at AFOX under head coach and swim improver Bob Gillett. He was not there to see her swim, but her performance in the "golden" swim is among his biggest accomplishments.
In 1984, Hyman was diagnosed with asthma
.
On November 19, 2009, it was announced that Hyman would be teaching private swim instructions as a part of the fitness team at the Sanctuary on Camelback Resort in her home state of Arizona in Paradise Valley. She will be working with people at all levels of performance ability.
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swimmer who won the gold medal in the 200 m butterfly at the 2000 Olympics
Swimming at the 2000 Summer Olympics
At the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, 32 swimming events were contested, between September 15–23, 2000. There was a total of 954 participants from 150 countries competing.-Medal table:-Men:...
in Sydney, Australia
Sydney
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1996 Olympic Trials
In March 1996, she just missed making the USA Olympic team for the 1996 GamesSwimming at the 1996 Summer Olympics
The swimming competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics was held at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center in Atlanta, United States, which was built for the Games...
, finishing third at the USA Trials in both the 100 and 200 butterflies.
2000 Summer Olympics
Hyman was only expected to contend for silver on that night (September 20, 2000), as Australian Susie O'Neill was expected to repeat her title (O'Neill had been undefeated in the 200 fly for the previous 3–4 years; and was swimming in her home country). So shocked was Hyman over her gold, that witnesses heard Hyman yell, "Oh my God!" at least eleven times in an aquatic centre that was stunned into silence over what had happened. In fact, she also looked at the scoreboard three times just to make sure that she had won.
Also in 2000, Hyman was ranked 35th in the world in the 50 m butterfly, 12th in the 100 m butterfly, and 2nd in the 200 m butterfly.
Post 2000 Olympics
Hyman failed to qualify for the 2004 Olympics2004 Summer Olympics
The 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was a premier international multi-sport event held in Athens, Greece from August 13 to August 29, 2004 with the motto Welcome Home. 10,625 athletes competed, some 600 more than expected, accompanied by 5,501 team...
after finishing a disappointing 8th place in the 200 m butterfly at the USA Olympic Trials. She retired from the sport of swimming shortly after.
Personal
Hyman attended Shadow Mountain High SchoolShadow Mountain High School
Shadow Mountain High School is a public high school located in the north valley of Phoenix, Arizona, United States. The school is part of the Paradise Valley Unified School District. The school's athletic teams are known as the Matadors. Shadow Mountain's school colors are navy blue and gold. 1,749...
under the tutelage of her coach Edwin Hsu, and later did her collegiate swimming at Stanford University
Stanford University
The Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University or Stanford, is a private research university on an campus located near Palo Alto, California. It is situated in the northwestern Santa Clara Valley on the San Francisco Peninsula, approximately northwest of San...
. She earned the NCAA's Today's Top VIII Award
Today's Top VIII Award
The Today's Top VIII Award is given each year by the National Collegiate Athletic Association to honor eight outstanding senior student-athletes of the preceding calendar year. From 1973 through 1985, this award was known as the Today's Top V Award or the Top Five Award and was given to honor five...
as a member of the Class of 2002. In 2002, she graduated from Stanford University
Stanford University
The Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University or Stanford, is a private research university on an campus located near Palo Alto, California. It is situated in the northwestern Santa Clara Valley on the San Francisco Peninsula, approximately northwest of San...
.
Hyman swam at AFOX under head coach and swim improver Bob Gillett. He was not there to see her swim, but her performance in the "golden" swim is among his biggest accomplishments.
In 1984, Hyman was diagnosed with asthma
Asthma
Asthma is the common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath...
.
On November 19, 2009, it was announced that Hyman would be teaching private swim instructions as a part of the fitness team at the Sanctuary on Camelback Resort in her home state of Arizona in Paradise Valley. She will be working with people at all levels of performance ability.