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Deena Deardurff (Deena Diane Deardurff) was born on 8 May, 1957 in Wyoming, Ohio, U.S., is an American swimmer. Discover Deena Deardurff's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 66 years old?
| Popular As |
Deena Diane Deardurff |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
66 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
8 May 1957 |
| Birthday |
8 May |
| Birthplace |
Wyoming, Ohio, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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She is a member of famous Swimmer with the age 66 years old group.
Deena Deardurff Height, Weight & Measurements
At 66 years old, Deena Deardurff height is 5 ft and Weight 128 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5 ft |
| Weight |
128 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Deena Deardurff Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Deena Deardurff worth at the age of 66 years old? Deena Deardurff’s income source is mostly from being a successful Swimmer. She is from United States. We have estimated Deena Deardurff's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Swimmer |
Deena Deardurff Social Network
Timeline
Deena Diane Deardurff (born May 8, 1957), also known by her married name Deena Schmidt, is an American former competition swimmer, Olympic champion, former world record-holder, and former college swim coach.
Deardurff swam for the Cincinnati Marlins, a team funded by Charles Keating.
One of the team coaches was Paul Bergen, who is reported to have said that swimmers need 12,000 miles of experience in order to compete in the Olympics.
At the age of 15, Deardurff represented the United States at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany.
She won a gold medal as a member of the first-place U.S. team in the women's 4×100-meter medley relay, swimming the butterfly leg of the relay.
Individually, she also competed in the women's 100-meter butterfly, finishing fourth in the event final with a time of 1:03.95.
She also received a silver medal in the women's 4×100-meter medley relay at the 1973 World Aquatics Championships in Belgrade, Yugoslavia.
Deardurff alleged that she was abused by her coach beginning at age 11, but did not speak about it at the time.
She first revealed the abuse to her parents at age 17, later discussing the issue with other coaches and friends.
She has two sons, Michael Ryan Schmidt who swam for UNLV before graduating in May 2004 and Tyler Robert Schmidt who attended San Diego State University and graduated in May 2007.
She was the head coach of San Diego State University's swimming and diving program until her contract was non-renewed in 2007.
San Diego State was without a swimming pool facility, and she was battling cancer at the time of her non-renewal.
She filed a lawsuit against the school in 2007 and won $1.45 million in settlement.
Deardurff resides in El Cajon, California.
Deardurff is now a survivor of breast cancer and was named as the Susan G. Komen spokesperson for the 2008 year where she will help spread awareness about early detection for anyone over the age of 40 or with a known family history.
In 2010, she spoke publicly about the issue of sexual abuse by coaches.
