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Donna De Varona
b. 1947San Diego, CAItalian American descendantLiving
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Why Included
1964 Olympic swimming gold medalist
Biography
1964 Olympic swimming gold medalist; first female sportscaster at a major US network; Title IX advocate; San Diego Italian-American. 2x Olympic gold medals; first female sportscaster ABC Sports; International Swimming Hall of Fame
Notable For
- 1964 Olympic swimming gold medalist
- first female sportscaster at a major US network
- Title IX advocate
- San Diego Italian-American
Honors & Recognition
- 2x Olympic gold medals
- first female sportscaster ABC Sports
- International Swimming Hall of Fame
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Donna De Varona Italian?
Yes — Donna De Varona is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. 1964 Olympic swimming gold medalist
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Sports
- Specialty
- Swimming/Broadcasting
- Years
- b. 1947
- Birth Place
- San Diego, CA
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewNeeds Review
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