Age is just a numberand no one demonstrates that more than 12time olympic medalist dara torres, who has spent decades proving the adage that eventually became the title of her 2009 inspirational memoir about fitness, aging and pursuing dreams described by many as the fastest female swimmer in america, torres began competing in the olympics in 1984 as a teenager. She is the first swimmer from the us to compete in five olympic games, and has won 12 medals in the process. Are you ready to get those abs in shape for spring break 2k18. Shes also the first woman to swim in the olympics after the age of 40. Aug 11, 2008 marc middleton said dara torres is the talk of the sports, fitness, health, and antiaging world. Dara torres had the longest successful career of any olympic swimmer, one which saw her win 12 olympic medals and four gold medals. Swimmer dara torres is still defying age with exercise. Older woman younger man romance age is just a number book 1 by rebel carter 4. In her second comeback after being away from the pool for 6 years, dara torres became the oldest female swimmer to.
In gold medal fitness youll find all of torres s tips for getting back into the game and staying in shape for many years to come. Book dara torres for speaking, events and appearances apb. What olympic swimmer dara torres eats almost every day shape. Dara torres is arguably the fastest female swimmer in america. Fivetime olympic swimmer and gold medalist dara torres would say, nothing. Sep 09, 2009 dara torres on her diet, how she plans on staying in shape, and life after swimming hey guys. Dara torres has been to the olympics five times, shes won twelve medals, and. A small business entrepreneur dara has become certified and coowns a barre. Call executive speakers bureau to book dara torres 9017549404. Named one of the top female athletes of the decade by sports illustrated, dara proves that dreams are attainable at any age. Dara torres on her diet, how she plans on staying in shape, and life after swimming hey guys.
She took three silver medals home, including the heartbreaking 50meter freestyle race where she missed the gold by 1100th of a second. Jillian michaels, author of making the cut in this book, dara torres shares her wellinformed guidancedeveloped over years of olympic training with the best of the best. Dara grace torres born april 15, 1967 is an american former competitive swimmer, who is a 12time olympic medalist and former world recordholder in three events. A revolutionary 5week program torres, dara, fitzpatraick, billie on. At 41, she became the oldest swimmer to compete in the olympics. A topselling author, her memoir, age is just a number. Dara torres is used to people making a big deal about her age. She entered her first international swimming competition at age 14 and competed in her first olympic games a few years later in 1984. Dara torres enjoyed a privileged childhood and displayed more than normal energy levels and heightened urges to best her siblings.
She won twelve olympic medals winning five medals at the 2000 summer olympics. Features dara torres in a system she credits as her secret weapon. August 2010olympic swimmer dara torreshow the busy mom and olympic swimmer finds balance. Read gold medal fitness a revolutionary 5week program by dara torres available from rakuten kobo. Dara torres inspiration speakerspeakers bureau speakinc. Dara torres books list of books by author dara torres thriftbooks. Dara torres on her diet, how she plans on staying in shape. I think you might enjoy this interesting video that takes viewers back to the very moment the world first learned how torres has been defying aging for the past 8 years.
Gold medal fitness is a great combination of exercises, nutritional wisdom, and inspiration for anyone who wants to get in better shape. America loved her all the more for her astonishing achievement and her goodnatured acceptance of the results. Dara torres has been to the olympics five times, shes won twelve medals, and now, at the age of 42, she still competes. Look no farther than fivetime olympic swimmer and 12time olympic medalist dara torres. In gold medal fitness youll find all of torress tips for getting back into the game and staying in. Photo courtesy of the south florida sunsentinel by omar vega 12102007 dara torres in coral springs, florida with her daughter tess grace hoffmantorres. Jun 27, 2017 dara torres is used to people making a big deal about her age. This delicious yogurt is a staple in dara torres diet. She just keeps defying it as she reaches a new milestone. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Dara torres is the first american swimmer to have competed in five olympics.
Dara torres speakers bureau and booking agent info. The silver medalist talks about her training regimen, as well as how she raises her young daughter. Olympian, author, mother, and role model, torres is many things to many people, but above all, she is an inspiration. Achieve your dreams at any stage in your life, became a topselling business books upon its publication. She entered her first international swimming competition at only 14 years old, and a few years later she competed in the 1984 olympics. Contact the harry walker agency to schedule dara torres as your next. The fastest swimmer in american history, dara torres has swam in 5. Olympian, author, mother, and role model, dara torres is many things to many people, but above all, she is an inspiration. May 31, 2012 if you ever need motivation to slide off the couch and hit the gym, just think of dara torres. Mental and physical gifts aside, perhaps the real reason dara is getting her great numbers at such an age is the great support network she has built around herself. Dara torres shattered all expectations when she made her record fifth us olympic team at age 41. In her second comeback after being away from the pool for 6 years, dara torres became the oldest female swimmer to make the olympic team. Torres is the first swimmer representing the united states in five olympic games. Dara torres still stays crazy busy after a 12medal.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. In gold medal fitness youll find all of torress tips for getting back into the game and staying in shape for many years to come. Dara refers to something called resistance training as her secret weapon when it comes to keeping fit. Olympic swimmer and model dara torres, 44, is full of ideas for taking your workout into the. At the 2008 beijing olympics, dara became the oldest swimmer to compete in the olympic games. Torres is the first swimmer to represent the united states in five olympic games 1984, 1988, 1992, 2000 and 2008, and at age 41, the oldest swimmer to earn a place on the u. A revolutionary 5week program hit stands in may, 2010 and is a new york times bestseller. Dara torres with elizabeth weil age is just a number. Dara torres, born dara grace torres, is an american former competitive swimmer, and twelvetime olympic medalist and former world record holder. Dara torres most medaled female us olympic athlete of.
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Achieve your dreams at any stage in your life, and gold medal abs and more. A revolutionary 5week program hit stands in may, 2010 and is now a new york times bestseller. A revolutionary 5week program was published in may of 2010. Contact apb speakers for bio, videos, topics, and to inquire about speaking fees and availability. A 12time olympic medalist reveals her eating habits during training. A revolutionary 5week program is now a new york times bestseller. Dara torres has been to the olympics five times, shes won twelv. In 2009, dara torres was named one of the top female. Its all part of the flexibility and strengthbuilding regimen that torres, who is making history as the oldest swimmer to compete in the olympics, credits with getting her 41yearold body in goodenough shape to race athletes half her age.
Oxygen march 2011 amazing abs the joy of fitness sandwich solutions olympian dara torres. I recently sat down to have a chat with the amazing fivetime olympic swimmer, dara torres. But resistance stretching, as it is called, is not just for the olympians among us. From legendary olympic gold medalist dara torres comes a motivational, inspirational memoir about staying fit. Winning 12 olympic medals in swimming was not only a testament to her dedication to the sport but incredible longevity. Dara torres wiki, affair, married, dating, career, net worth. Dara torres most medaled female us olympic athlete of all. Olympic gold medal swimmer, dara torres, has joined f. Born on april 15, 1967 in beverly hills, california, torres was born to former model marylu torres, a miss rheingold finalist, and real estate broker edjward torres.
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Her unique combination of stretching and strengthening exercises both tone and elongate your muscles, leaving you with that perfectly sculpted and slender shape. Olympian dara torres demonstrates an upper body stretch for vital juice readers. Dara torres is a 12 time olympic medalist, including 5 time olympian, american record holder, oldest female swimming medalist ever and the most decorated american female swimmer of all time. Dara torres still stays crazy busy after a 12medal olympic. Get inspired to take your workout routine outside with these fun ideas from olympic swimmer dara torres. A revolutionary 5week program was released in may, 2010. Dara torres is the author of age is just a number 3. Dara torres has been to the olympics five times, shes won twelve medals, and now, at the age. Youre not too old to chase your dream, the olympic experience. Ive always admired dara s commitment to athleticism and come on, who wouldnt envy that physique. Dara torres is a 12time olympic medalist in swimming and arguably the fastest female swimmer in america. Dara torres, the most decorated us female olympic athlete of alltime, ny times bestselling author, fitness advocate, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and mother, started her career on the international stage by breaking her first world record at the age of 15.
Torres is the most medaled us olympic athlete of alltime. Aug 31, 2018 age is just a numberand no one demonstrates that more than 12time olympic medalist dara torres, who has spent decades proving the adage that eventually became the title of her 2009 inspirational memoir about fitness, aging and pursuing dreams. Dara torres broke barriers when she competed in her 5th olympic games and became the oldest swimmer to compete in the olympics in 2008. If you ever need motivation to slide off the couch and hit the gym, just think of dara torres. Dara torres bio, stats, and results olympics at sports. Jillian michaels, author of making the cut in this book, dara torres shares her wellinformed guidancedeveloped over years of olympic training. Most medaled female us olympic athlete of all time, dara torres is a force to be reckoned with in the water and out. Achieve your dreams at any stage in your life dara torres, elizabeth weil on.
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