Dara Torres joined the USA Swimming Foundation as an ambassador in April 2023. She is a 12-time Olympic medalist and is the first swimmer to represent the U.S. in five Olympic Games (1984, 1988, 1992, 2000 and 2008), winning a medal at each Games. She is a former world record holder in three events – 50m freestyle, 4x100m freestyle relay, 4x100m medley relay.
Well versed in water safety education, Torres also serves as an Ambassador with the American chapter of Princess Charlene of Monaco’s Foundation, an organization that strives to prevent drowning and to develop the education of children through the values of sport. She has also participated in multiple Swim Across America events to benefit cancer research.