11 Facts About Susie Atwood

Susanne Jean Atwood was born on June 5,1953 and is an American former competition swimmer, two-time Olympic medalist, and former world record-holder in two events.

Susie Atwood represented the United States as a 15-year-old at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.

Susie Atwood competed in the preliminary heats of the women's 200-meter backstroke, recording a time of 2:35.2, but did not advance.

Susie Atwood garnered significant success three years later at the 1971 Pan American Games in Cali, Colombia, where she received three medals.

Susie Atwood received silver medals in the 100-meter and 200-meter backstroke events, and a bronze in the 400-meter individual medley.

Susie Atwood won two medals at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany.

Susie Atwood received the silver medal for her second-place performance in the women's 200-meter backstroke, finishing behind fellow American Melissa Belote, who set a new world-record time in the event.

Susie Atwood received a bronze medal for her third-place finish in the women's 100-meter backstroke, coming behind Belote and Hungarian Andrea Gyarmati.

Susie Atwood did not receive a medal in the medley relay because she did not swim in the event final, and was therefore ineligible to receive a medal under the Olympic swimming rules in effect in 1972.

Susie Atwood became the head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes women's swimming and diving team in 1977.

Susie Atwood was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame as an "Honor Swimmer" in 1992.