Leigh Ann Fetter
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Leigh Ann Fetter, born May 23, 1969, is a former freestyle
swimmer from the United States.
She competed at the 1988 Summer Olympic Games
in Seoul, South Korea, finishing fifth in the final of the 50 metre freestyle
in a time of 25.78 seconds.
She attended and swam for the University of Texas (1987-91), and was inducted into the University's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003.
Freestyle swimming
Freestyle is an unregulated swimming style used in swimming competitions according to the rules of FINA. The front crawl stroke is almost universally used during a freestyle race, as this style is generally the fastest...
swimmer from the United States.
She competed at the 1988 Summer Olympic Games
Swimming at the 1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics took place in Seoul, South Korea. The swimming competition, held from September 18 to September 25, was notable for the seven medals, including five golds, won by Matt Biondi, the six golds won by Kristin Otto, and the three individual golds won by Janet Evans...
in Seoul, South Korea, finishing fifth in the final of the 50 metre freestyle
Swimming at the 1988 Summer Olympics - Women's 50 metre freestyle
The women's 50 freestyle at the 1988 Summer Olympics was contested on 25 September. This was the first time that women swam the 50 freestyle as an event at the Olympic Games.-Records:The existing World and Olympic records at the time of the event were:...
in a time of 25.78 seconds.
She attended and swam for the University of Texas (1987-91), and was inducted into the University's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003.