Allison Wagner

Allison Marie Wagner (born July 21, 1977) is an American former competition swimmer, Olympic medalist, and former world record-holder.

Early years

Wagner was born in Gainesville, Florida. Her parents required her and her two brothers to participate in sports. Her brothers picked American football and soccer; she attempted ballet, softball and soccer before discovering that she was good at swimming. At the 1994 U.S. long-course championships held in August 1994, she won the national titles in the 200-meter and 400-meter individual medley events, as well as the 200-meter breaststroke.

Wagner graduated early from high school to accept an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, As a Gator swimmer, she won seven Southeastern Conference (SEC) titles and the 1995 NCAA title in the 400-yard individual medley. Four days later, she swam in the 200-meter individual medley and finished sixth.

Artist

Wagner is a painter and founding member of the International Olympic organization called Art of the Olympians.