Did Lia Neal retire?

Did Lia Neal retire?

But after a decade among the elite sprinters in the United States, Neal has decided to retire from competitive swimming. Neal told Swimming World that when the country shut down at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, she left her training base in San Diego and returned home to New York.

How old is Lia Neal?

26 years (February 13, 1995)
Lia Neal/Age
Lia Neal (born February 13, 1995) is an American competitive swimmer who specializes in freestyle events. In her Olympic debut at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, she won a bronze medal in the 4×100-meter freestyle relay. In 2016, she won a silver medal in the same event at Rio de Janeiro.

Who was the first black Olympic swimmer?

Eric Moussambani of Equatorial Guinea gained brief worldwide fame, and the ironic nickname Eric the Eel, for being so bad at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. That stereotype is definitely not applicable here. Katai has been swimming competitively since, at the age of 6, she realized she was pretty good at it.

Is Simone Manuel a gymnast?

Her win comes right after first time Olympic gymnast Simone Biles won gold for the American women’s gymnast team, which pretty much dominated the competition since the start. She was the youngest American to win a gold medal in an individual event. She was the first black woman to win a medal in the 2016 Olympics.

How tall is Lia Neal?

5′ 10″
Lia Neal/Height

Is Vince Neil still married to Lia?

After just 15 months of marriage, and several attempts at reconciliation, they divorced in 2001. Neil married his fourth wife, Lia Gerardini, in January 2005. The ceremony was officiated by MC Hammer, an ordained minister and fellow cast member on The Surreal Life. In 2010, Neil announced their separation.

Who is the fastest black swimmer?

Cullen Jones

Personal information
Weight 210 lb (95 kg)
Sport
Sport Swimming
Strokes Freestyle
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