Dana Vollmer Biography
Dana Vollmer is a former swimmer in the American sport, an Olympic gold medalist and a former world record-holder. She won a gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics as a member of the winning U.S. team in the 4-200-meter freestyle relay that set the event’s world record.
Eight years later, Vollmer set the world record on her way to the gold medal in the 100-meter butterfly at the 2012 Summer Olympics and also captured golds in the 4100-meter medley relay and 4200-meter freestyle relay. She won 3 medals at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics. In major international competitions, Vollmer won a total of thirty-two medals including nineteen gold medals, eight silver, and five bronze medals, spanning the Olympics, World Championships, Pan American Games, Pan Pacific Championships, and Goodwill Games.
Dana Vollmer Age and Birthday
She was born on 13 November 1987 in Syracuse, New York, United States. She celebrates her birthday on 13 November every year.
Dana Vollmer Height and Weight
She is a woman of average stature, she also appears to be quite tall in stature in her photos. She stands at a height of 6 ft 1 in (185 cm). She also weighs 150 lb (68 kg).
Dana Vollmer Education
Vollmer first enrolled in the University of Florida and swam for the Florida Gators swimming and diving team under coach Gregg Troy in 2006. As a freshman, she earned four honorable mention All-American honors. She transferred to the University of California, Berkeley, after her first year, where she finished her NCAA career competing for the California Golden Bears swimming and diving team under coach Teri McKeever from 2007 until 2009.
Vollmer has been the most valuable swimmer of the Golden Bears for three consecutive years, the Pac-10 Swimmer of the Year in 2009, and the winner of the Honda Sports Award for Swimming and Diving in 2008–09, honoring her as the year’s best female swimmer college. She won 20 All-American honors as a Golden Bear swimmer, won single NCAA 100-yard butterfly championships in 2007, and 100-yard and 200-yard freestyles in 2009, and led the Golden Bears to their first NCAA team championship in 2009.
Dana Vollmer Family
She is the daughter of Les Vollmer and Cathy Vollmer. She has a brother Nick Vollmer.
Dana Vollmer Husband and Children
She is a married woman. She is married to Andy Grant, a former swimmer for Stanford University. The couple announced that they were expecting their first child on October 10, 2014, and she gave birth to baby boy Arlen Jackson Grant on March 6, 2015. On January 13, 2017, Andy and Dana announced that they were expecting a second child due July 2017. Their second-born son Ryker Alexander Grant was then born on 4th July 2017.
Dana Vollmer Net Worth
She has not revealed her net worth. She is a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying her wealth. However, this section is under review, we will update you when details about her net worth are revealed.
Dana Vollmer Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Vollmer.
Dana Vollmer Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Dana Whitney Vollmer
- Popular As: Dana
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: Swimmer
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Dana Vollmer Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 32 years old (as of 2019)
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Date of Birth: November 13, 1987
- Place of Birth: Syracuse, New York, U.S.
- Birthday: November 13
Dana Vollmer Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: 32-24-35 in
- Height / How Tall?: 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
- Weight: 150 lb (68 kg)
- Eye Color: Hazel
- Hair Color: Blond
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Dress Size: Not Available
- Breast Size: 32 in
- Waist Size: 24 in
- Hip Size: 35 in
Dana Vollmer Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Les Vollmer
- Mother: Cathy Vollmer
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): brother Nick Vollmer
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse or Husband/Spouse: Married to Andy Grant
- Dating / Girlfriend or Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: Two sons(Arlen Jackson Grant, Ryker Alexander Grant)
Dana Vollmer Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: Under Review
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Swimming
Dana Vollmer House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Dana Vollmer Disorder
Vollmer underwent heart surgery in 2003 to correct a disorder called supraventricular tachycardia, which causes a pulse rate of about 240 beats per minute. Since the surgery, her cardiologists were told by an electrocardiogram that she may have Long QT syndrome. Additional testing ruled the condition out. Her doctors have advised that she always have a defibrillator at the poolside whenever she is swimming in the case of a heart emergency.
Dana Vollmer 2007 World Aquatics Championships
Vollmer won a gold medal in the 4200-meter freestyle relay at the 2007 World Aquatics Championships. In the 4100-meter freestyle relay and the 4100-meter medley relay, she also won the silver medal. Vollmer has just missed making the 2008 Olympic team, placing seventh in the 2008 US Olympic Trials in the 200-meter freestyle with 1:58.67, 0.51 seconds behind the 6th-place finisher, 5th in the 100-meter butterfly with 58.64, and 9th in the 100-meter freestyle with 54.84, 0.03 seconds behind the 8th-place qualifier Amanda Weir.
Dana Vollmer 2016 Summer Olympics
Vollmer qualified for the USA at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials, the U.S. qualification meeting for the Rio Olympics. Olympic team to finish second in the 100-meter butterfly for the third time. She swam a time of 57.21 seconds in the final race of the 100-meter butterfly, finishing behind Kelsi Worrell. By touching sixth in the individual 100 m freestyle, Vollmer also qualified for the 4×100 meter freestyle relay.
She won a bronze medal in the 100-meter butterfly at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics, with a time of 56.63. Vollmer also competed the same night in the 4 u-100 m freestyle relay, in which she swam the third leg with a 53.18 split. Her U.S. team, Simone Manuel, Abbey Weitzeil, and Katie Ledecky won silver with a record time of 3:31.89 for American. She also swam in the 4 x 100-meter medley relay, helping to win the gold medal for the US team. Her gold in the medley relay at the Summer Olympics was the 1000th gold medal for the US.
Dana Vollmer 2007 World Aquatics Championships
Vollmer won a gold medal in the 4200-meter freestyle relay at the 2007 World Aquatics Championships. In the 4100-meter freestyle relay and the 4100-meter medley relay, she also won the silver medal. Vollmer has just missed making the 2008 Olympic team, placing seventh in the 2008 US Olympic Trials in the 200-meter freestyle with 1:58.67, 0.51 seconds behind the 6th-place finisher, 5th in the 100-meter butterfly with 58.64, and 9th in the 100-meter freestyle with 54.84, 0.03 seconds behind the 8th-place qualifier Amanda Weir.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dana Vollmer
Who is Dana Vollmer?
Vollmer is a former swimmer in the American sport, an Olympic gold medalist and a former world record-holder.
How old is Dana Vollmer?
She is 32 years old as od 2019. She was born on 13 November 1987 in Syracuse, New York, United States.
How tall is Dana Vollmer?
She stands at a height of 6 ft 1 in (185 cm).
Is Dana Vollmer married?
She is a married woman. She is married to Andy Grant, a former swimmer for Stanford University.
How much is Dana Vollmer worth?
She has not yet revealed her net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under her name.
How much does Dana Vollmer make?
Her salary is still under review.
Where does Dana Vollmer live?
Because of security reasons, she has not shared her precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of her house.
Is Dana Vollmer dead or alive?
She is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
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