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Natalie
COUGHLIN |
Sport |
Swimming |
NOC |
United States
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Gender | Women |
Born | 23 Aug 1982
in Vallejo, CA, USA |
Height | 1.73 m |
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Further Personal Information |
Residence |
United States |
Higher education |
Psychology - University of California, Berkeley : United States |
General Interest |
Hobbies |
Cooking, surfing, photography, running, pilates, gardening. (Facebook page, 11 Dec 2018) |
Injuries |
After the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens an ankle injury sidelined her for a few months. She was able to train and compete again by 2005. (natalie-coughlin.com, 06 Dec 2007)
She suffered from a fever that affected her performance at the 2003 World Championships in Barcelona, Spain. (bcn2013.com, 02 Jul 2013)
She was diagnosed with a torn labrum muscle in her left shoulder in March 1999. She underwent months of treatment to heal the injury, opting to undertake physical therapy instead of surgery. (usatoday.com, 2004) |
Famous relatives |
Her younger sister Megan swam for the University of California, Davis in the United States of America. Her husband Ethan Hall has worked as a swim coach. (espn.go.com, 10 Jul 2015; USA Swimming, 19 Jul 2012; SFGate.com, 06 Nov 2011) |
Sport Specific Information |
Why this sport? |
She joined the swim team to make friends. "I was always better in the pool than I was on land. As a kid, I was kind of chubby and not co-ordinated. I did gymnastics and was very competitive and liked to win, and just wasn't as good at gymnastics as I was in the pool. My parents started me on swimming lessons when I was an infant and when we moved towns, to meet new kids I joined the local swim team." |
General Interest |
Awards and honours |
In 2020 she was inducted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame. (digitaljournal.com, 20 Feb 2020; swimmingworldmagazine.com, 04 Oct 2021)
In 2019 she was inducted into the Pac-12 Conference Hall of Honor, and in 2014 she was inducted into the Cal Athletic Hall of Fame, for her collegiate swimming achievements. (mercurynews.com, 07 Mar 2019)
She was named 2004 and 2008 Athlete of the Year at USA Swimming's Golden Goggle Awards, and was part of women's relay teams that won Golden Goggles Relay Performance of the Year awards in 2004, 2005, 2010, 2011 and 2013. (digitaljournal.com, 25 Feb 2019)
During her collegiate career at University of California, Berkeley, she was named NCAA Swimmer of the Year in 2001, 2002 and 2003, as well as being named Pac-10 Conference Swimmer of the Year in the same three years. She was also named Sports Illustrated's Female Collegiate Athlete of the Year in 2004. (mercurynews.com, 07 Mar 2019; USA Swimming, 31 Jan 2007)
In 2002 she was named Female Swimmer of the Year by US Swimming and Swimming World Magazine. (US Swimming, 11 Mar 2004) |
Sport Specific Information |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
She took her first swimming lesson at age 10 months. She entered her first competition at age six. |
International Debut |
Year |
1999 |
Competing for |
United States |
Tournament |
Pan Pacific Championships |
Location |
Australia |
Further Personal Information |
Languages |
English |
General Interest |
Sporting philosophy / motto |
"Life's ups and downs provide windows of opportunity to determine your values and goals. Think of using all obstacles as stepping stones to build the life you want." (Facebook page, 11 Dec 2018) |
Other information |
RETURN TO COMPETITIVE SWIMMING After missing the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and giving birth to her daughter Zennie in 2018, she returned to competitive swimming by signing with DC Trident in the International Swimming League [ISL] in June 2019. "Many people assumed that I was retired, but I very purposefully never retired. I knew swimming was still a big part of my life. At the time, the ISL didn't exist, but as it became a thing, I was paying attention to it. I never really considered being a part of it until Kaitlin [Sandeno] asked me. I had just had a baby a few months before. It is something that is really exciting for me. It is something to keep me in the swimming world." (swimmingworldmagazine.com, 11 Jun 2019; Instagram profile, 18 Oct 2018)
OTHER ROLES She has served as a member of the board of directors at USA Swimming, as well as an athlete advisory council representative at the United States Olympic Committee [USOC]. (LinkedIn profile, 10 Oct 2018)
COOKBOOK PUBLICATION She published her first cookbook named 'Cook to Thrive: Recipes to Fuel Body and Soul' in 2019. "With a cookbook, I can share that love of food and share some stories from my career. Yes, I'm an Olympic athlete, but I like to indulge from time to time, which is the whole point of the cookbook - balance." (teamusa.org, 28 May 2020; houstonchronicle.com, 04 Jun 2019)
WINERY She is the co-founder of Gaderian Wines, a winery in Napa, CA, United States of America. "I started a winery with a friend and wine-maker. I just loved the process of it. I loved the entire ritual of drinking wine, similar to coffee, just like I love the ritual of making my coffee every morning, I love having a glass of wine with dinner, and so I saw it as something I could do in moderation while training. The word 'gaderian' is an old English word for gather. The idea is that you gather around the table to enjoy food and wine, so that is the inspiration for the name." (teamusa.org, 28 May 2020; Instagram profile, 22 Nov 2018; foodandwine.com, 19 Dec 2017; digitaljournal.com, 17 Jan 2018; teamusa.org, 18 Oct 2018; si.com, 11 Dec 2020) |
Further Personal Information |
Family |
Husband Ethan Hall, daughter Zennie Mae [2018], son Ozzie [2020] |
General Interest |
Memorable sporting achievement |
Winning a gold medal in the 100m backstroke at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. (Facebook page, 11 Dec 2018) |
Hero / Idol |
US chef Alice Waters. (Facebook page, 11 Dec 2018) |
Most influential person in career |
Coach Teri McKeever. (digitaljournal.com, 25 Feb 2019) |
Milestones |
She was the first female athlete in Olympic history to win back-to-back 100m backstroke titles [2004 and 2008]. At the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, she became the first US female athlete to win six medals at a single Games. She was also the first female swimmer to swim the 100m backstroke in under one minute. (nataliecoughlin.com, 2017; SportsDeskOnline, 11 Dec 2018; cbc.ca, 17 Aug 2008) |
Further Personal Information |
Occupation |
Athlete, Business Owner |
Olympic Games |
Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
3 |
2012 |
London, ENG |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
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3 |
2008 |
Beijing, CHN |
100m Freestyle |
53.39 |
1 |
2008 |
Beijing, CHN |
100m Backstroke |
58.96 |
3 |
2008 |
Beijing, CHN |
200m Individual Medley |
2:10.34 |
2 |
2008 |
Beijing, CHN |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:34.33 |
2 |
2008 |
Beijing, CHN |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:53.30 |
3 |
2008 |
Beijing, CHN |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:46.33 |
2 |
2004 |
Athens, GRE |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:59.12 |
1 |
2004 |
Athens, GRE |
100m Backstroke |
1:00.37 |
3 |
2004 |
Athens, GRE |
100m Freestyle |
54.40 |
1 |
2004 |
Athens, GRE |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:53.42 |
2 |
2004 |
Athens, GRE |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:36.39 |
World Championships |
Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
Semifinal |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
50m Freestyle |
25.02 |
1 |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:32.31 |
3 |
2011 |
Shanghai, CHN |
100m Backstroke |
59.15 |
8 |
2011 |
Shanghai, CHN |
100m Freestyle |
54.22 |
2 |
2011 |
Shanghai, CHN |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:34.47 |
1 |
2011 |
Shanghai, CHN |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:52.36 |
8 |
2007 |
Melbourne, VIC, AUS |
50m Freestyle |
25.31 |
2 |
2007 |
Melbourne, VIC, AUS |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
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3 |
2007 |
Melbourne, VIC, AUS |
100m Butterfly |
57.34 |
1 |
2007 |
Melbourne, VIC, AUS |
100m Backstroke |
59.44 |
4 |
2007 |
Melbourne, VIC, AUS |
100m Freestyle |
53.87 |
1 |
2007 |
Melbourne, VIC, AUS |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:50.09 |
2 |
2007 |
Melbourne, VIC, AUS |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:35.68 |
3 |
2005 |
Montreal, CAN |
100m Backstroke |
1:00.88 |
2 |
2005 |
Montreal, CAN |
100m Freestyle |
54.74 |
6 |
2005 |
Montreal, CAN |
50m Butterfly |
26.63 |
1 |
2005 |
Montreal, CAN |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:53.70 |
3 |
2005 |
Montreal, CAN |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:38.31 |
2 |
2005 |
Montreal, CAN |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:59.92 |
8 |
2003 |
Barcelona, ESP |
100m Butterfly |
59.63 |
Heats |
2003 |
Barcelona, ESP |
100m Freestyle |
56.98 |
Heats |
2003 |
Barcelona, ESP |
100m Backstroke |
1:03.18 |
Heats |
2003 |
Barcelona, ESP |
200m Backstroke |
DNS |
1 |
2003 |
Barcelona, ESP |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:38.09 |
2 |
2003 |
Barcelona, ESP |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
4:00.83 |
3 |
2001 |
Fukuoka, JPN |
50m Backstroke |
28.54 |
1 |
2001 |
Fukuoka, JPN |
100m Backstroke |
1:00.37 |
4 |
2001 |
Fukuoka, JPN |
50m Butterfly |
26.70 |
7 |
2001 |
Fukuoka, JPN |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
DSQ |
2 |
2001 |
Fukuoka, JPN |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
4:01.81 |
World Championships Short Course |
Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
Heats |
2014 |
Doha, QAT |
50m Breaststroke |
31.16 |
2 |
2014 |
Doha, QAT |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:27.70 |
2 |
2014 |
Doha, QAT |
4 x 50m Freestyle Relay |
1:34.61 |
2 |
2014 |
Doha, QAT |
4 x 50m Medley Relay |
1:44.92 |
1 |
2014 |
Doha, QAT |
4 x 50m Freestyle Relay |
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4 |
2014 |
Doha, QAT |
4 x 50m Medley Relay |
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3 |
2010 |
Dubai, UAE |
100m Freestyle |
52.25 |
1 |
2010 |
Dubai, UAE |
100m Backstroke |
56.08 |
2 |
2010 |
Dubai, UAE |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:29.34 |
2 |
2010 |
Dubai, UAE |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:48.36 |
World Cup Short Course |
Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
28 |
2010 |
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Overall |
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3 |
2010 |
Singapore, SGP |
100m Butterfly |
58.09 |
1 |
2010 |
Singapore, SGP |
100m Backstroke |
57.78 |
3 |
2010 |
Singapore, SGP |
100m Individual Medley |
1:01.29 |
3 |
2010 |
Tokyo, JPN |
100m Butterfly |
56.95 |
3 |
2010 |
Tokyo, JPN |
100m Backstroke |
57.92 |
1 |
2007 |
Belo Horizonte, BRA |
100m Butterfly |
56.39 |
1 |
2007 |
Belo Horizonte, BRA |
100m Backstroke |
59.88 |
1 |
2007 |
Belo Horizonte, BRA |
100m Individual Medley |
59.81 |
1 |
2007 |
Durban, RSA |
100m Butterfly |
56.60 |
1 |
2007 |
Durban, RSA |
100m Backstroke |
57.21 |
1 |
2007 |
Durban, RSA |
100m Individual Medley |
1:00.59 |
1 |
2007 |
Singapore, SGP |
100m Butterfly |
56.35 |
2 |
2007 |
Singapore, SGP |
50m Freestyle |
24.66 |
1 |
2007 |
Singapore, SGP |
100m Backstroke |
56.51 WR |
1 |
2007 |
Singapore, SGP |
100m Individual Medley |
59.12 |
1 |
2005/2006 |
Sydney, NSW, AUS |
100m Butterfly |
57.39 |
1 |
2005/2006 |
Sydney, NSW, AUS |
100m Backstroke |
57.56 |
1 |
2005/2006 |
Sydney, NSW, AUS |
100m Individual Medley |
1:00.60 |
1 |
2004/2005 |
Belo Horizonte, BRA |
100m Butterfly |
58.71 |
3 |
2004/2005 |
Belo Horizonte, BRA |
50m Backstroke |
28.07 |
2 |
2004/2005 |
Belo Horizonte, BRA |
100m Freestyle |
53.63 |
2 |
2004/2005 |
Belo Horizonte, BRA |
100m Backstroke |
58.74 |
1 |
2004/2005 |
Belo Horizonte, BRA |
100m Individual Medley |
1:01.21 |
1 |
2002/2003 |
New York, NY, USA |
100m Butterfly |
56.34 |
1 |
2002/2003 |
New York, NY, USA |
50m Backstroke |
27.08 |
1 |
2002/2003 |
New York, NY, USA |
200m Backstroke |
2:05.76 |
1 |
2002/2003 |
New York, NY, USA |
100m Backstroke |
56.71 |
1 |
2002/2003 |
New York, NY, USA |
100m Individual Medley |
58.80 |
1 |
2001/2002 |
New York, NY, USA |
50m Backstroke |
27.29 |
1 |
2001/2002 |
New York, NY, USA |
200m Backstroke |
2:03.62 |
2 |
2001/2002 |
New York, NY, USA |
100m Butterfly |
57.44 |
1 |
2001/2002 |
New York, NY, USA |
100m Backstroke |
57.08 |
1 |
2001/2002 |
New York, NY, USA |
50m Butterfly |
25.83 |
1 |
2001 |
New York, NY, USA |
100m Backstroke |
57.08 |
1 |
2001 |
New York, NY, USA |
50m Butterfly |
25.83 |
2 |
2001 |
New York, NY, USA |
100m Butterfly |
57.44 |
1 |
2001 |
New York, NY, USA |
200m Backstroke |
2:03.62 |
1 |
2001 |
New York, NY, USA |
50m Backstroke |
27.29 |
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