Penny Heyns
2000-08-29 18:13
Date of birth : 11 August 1974
Home town : Amanzimtoti
Club : Toti ASC
Coach : Jan Bidrman in Calgary, Canada
Career highlights : Breaking the world record in the 100 breaststroke for the first time (in Durban in 1996). Winning gold in the 100 and 200 breaststroke at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Breaking four world records (twice in the 100 breaststroke and twice in the 200 breaststroke) in two days at the Janet Evans meet in Los Angeles in 1999. Winning gold in world record times in the 100 and 200 breaststroke at the Pan Pacific Games in Sydney in 1999.
Favourite event : 100 and 200 breaststroke
Occupation : Swimmer
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