Donna Elizabeth de Varona

Donna Elizabeth de Varona is a former American swimmer who gained fame as a child prodigy in the sport. She became the youngest Olympic competitor in swimming at the age of 13 years and 129 days during the 1960 Rome Olympics. De Varona won two gold medals in the 400-meter individual medley and the 4x100-meter freestyle relay. Following her competitive swimming career, she became a prominent sports commentator and advocate for women's sports, significantly contributing to the promotion and visibility of female athletes.