| Kim Linehan |
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Sport: Swimming (1980-83)
Position: Freestyle
Inducted: 2008
Hometown: Sarasota, Fla.
- Dominant middle distance and distance freestyler
- 1980 and 1984 U.S. Olympian
- Held world record in 1,500m freestyle from 1979-87
- Won six individual AIAW event titles in freestyle and butterfly
- 20-time All-American
- Led team to 1980-81 and 1981-82 AIAW national titles
- Won 17 individual USA Swimming national titles
- Former American record-holder in 400m/800m and 1,000/1,650-yard freestyles
- Bronze medalist in 400m and 800m freestyle at 1978 FINA World Championships
- Placed 4th in 400m freestyle at 1984 Olympic Games
- Received bachelor's degree in elementary education at Bradley University
- Works as health care administrator in Peoria, Ill.
