13 Facts About Theresa Andrews

Theresa Andrews was born on August 25,1962 and is an American former competitive swimmer and Olympic champion.

Theresa Andrews was born in New London, Connecticut, on August 25,1962.

Theresa Andrews grew up in Annapolis, Maryland, where she initially attended St Mary's High School.

Theresa Andrews was one of twelve children of Frank and Maxine Andrews; her father was a graduate of the US Naval Academy and a former US Navy officer.

Theresa Andrews first trained in the Navy Junior Program as an age-group swimmer, and then moved to the North Baltimore Aquatic Club, attending Archbishop Keough High School in Baltimore, Maryland, and staying with a succession of five sponsoring local families during her final two years of high school.

Theresa Andrews was the first Olympic medalist produced by the club.

Theresa Andrews was a three-time NCAA champion, and received a total of eighteen All-American honors.

Theresa Andrews later gave her first Olympic gold medal to her brother Danny in a private gathering, honoring him for his courage when he was paralyzed at the age of 19 after being struck by a car two years earlier.

Theresa Andrews has worked for MBNA America and Bank of America since 1999; as a Bank of America vice president and market manager for consumer banking, she oversees fifteen banking centers in Delaware and Pennsylvania.

Theresa Andrews delivers motivational speeches for corporations, conferences, community groups and schools, usually on the topics of individual potential and the importance of teamwork in achieving goals, and drawing on the values of the Olympic movement.

Theresa Andrews is a member of the US Olympic Committee, and has served as a volunteer for the US Olympic Alumni Association since 2004.

Theresa Andrews is a veteran celebrity swimmer for Swim Across America, a charitable organization that uses former Olympic swimmers to raise funds for cancer research, and has participated in SAA events for nine years.

Theresa Andrews was inducted into the Maryland Swimming Hall of Fame as an "Honor Athlete" in 1987.