Debbie Meyer is a three time Olympic champion. At the age of 16, Meyer won the 200, 400, and 800 freestyle events in the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City. She was the first woman to ever win three gold medals in one Olympic Games. Throughout her career she broke 20 world records and 24 American records. In 1967, 1968, and 1969 she was named “World Swimmer of the Year” by Swimming World. Meyer retired in 1972 and was later inducted into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame in 1986. Fun Fact: Although Debbie was one of the first women in 1968 to compete in the women’s 400 and 800 freestyle events, men had been competing in the 1500 meter freestyle since 1896!